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An Open Dream
We’ve learned that we should all just ‘play it safe.’ But what if we didn’t. This is an open and honest account of chasing my dream to qualify for the US Open in tennis — from scratch.
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The Difference Between Commitment and Stupidity
The Difference Between Commitment and Stupidity
Laying on the tennis court, I screamed. Primal, gutwrenching — I channeled every molecule of oxygen into it until there was nothing left.
Karl Stelter
Dec 2, 2016
Lessons from my Tennis Idol
Maybe it was something about his no-nonsense walk after a point (which I later read was due to crippling pain in his back), or the way he…
Karl Stelter
Apr 16, 2016
Bridging the Gap: Practice vs Matches
Bridging the Gap: Practice vs Matches
There is nothing more frustrating than knowing what you’re capable of — and consistently falling short.
Karl Stelter
Apr 6, 2016
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What Does it Mean to be Fearless?
What Does it Mean to be Fearless?
While catching up on some tennis news, a newcomer, only 18, broke into the top 100. I happened to have watched a few of his junior matches…
Karl Stelter
Mar 2, 2016
When Your Dream is Bigger Than You Thought
When Your Dream is Bigger Than You Thought
Dreams aren’t meant to be peered at through a telescope…
Karl Stelter
Feb 29, 2016
Tournament Analysis: 2/20/16
Well — certainly not the prettiest of victories, but a victory nonetheless. Let’s dive in.
Karl Stelter
Feb 20, 2016
02.13.16: Tournament Review
I lost 1–6, 2–6. But that’s not the story.
Karl Stelter
Feb 13, 2016
Training: Preparing for the Grind
Training: Preparing for the Grind
After ~4months of being injured, I’m 100% ready to dive back into training.
Karl Stelter
Feb 12, 2016
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