We are allowing anonymous Letters to the Editor because we understand your position and have experienced USTA backlash to dissenting voices ourselves. Please be aware whenever a letter is signed with The Commish it's always a tennis director, a teaching professional, a vendor or a USTA insider who is in fear of retribution. Thank you. We look forward to the day when everyone can voice their opinion freely and without fear.
Peng Shuai
I really liked how the WTA responded to the mysterious case of Peng Shuai disappearing after accusing a high ranking Chinese official of assaulting her. Since I have known and respected WTA CEO Steve Simon from his time as Tournament Director of the BNP Paribas Open, I sent him a short note:
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Hi Steve,
Just wanted to let you know that I like you showing backbone in the Peng Shuai case. You have my full support and I know a lot of tennis folks think the same.
Thank you,
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Rich Neher
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Steve was kind enough to reply:
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Hi Rich,
Thank you for taking the time to share your support for this unfortunate issue. There is a long and challenging road ahead, but we will work through it with the hope for a positive result.
With best regards.
Steve
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In response to our reporting about USTA sections
October 15, 2021
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Thank God the Southern California section of the USTA sucks so badly at growing tennis and does so well at pissing people off, they’re doing a tremendous job helping my league and tournament business.
The Commish
Everywhere, USA
Pronouns: They/Them
In response to Rich Neher's article
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Anyone Insane Enough to Think We Know What the Hell We’re Doing?
November 3, 2021
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Rich,
Lawyers are destroying the insurance industry, many businesses, heck, the entire country. Just look at our politicians. Aren't most of them lawyers? Despicable. I know. There's couple in my family. To hell with all of them.
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The Commish
Everywhere, USA
Pronouns: They/Them
After receiving the November newsletter...
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Muddy Waters at Lake Nona
October 29, 2021
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Rich,
Great job…keep up the great articles!!! With you 100%.
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Jerome F. Simon
Director of Tennis
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U.S. Davis Cup Team
November 28, 2021
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Rich,
The biggest turkey of the weekend was the US Davis Cup Team. Maybe they will play Little Sisters of the Poor in the First Round next year and have a chance.
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The Commish
Everywhere, USA
Pronouns: They/Them
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