This will be as heartfelt as it is brief, because the Christmas rush is on! I wish you all a merry Christmas and joy-filled holiday season. If you're traveling terrrestrially, go safely. If you're flying, go safely - and patiently. If you're staying home, enjoy the comforts of the hearth and try to keep those two bullheaded family members from locking horns. Look for an announcement about a virtual holiday party (I think it will be on Dec. 30th) starting early enough so that many of our readers in England, Europe and other points abroad can join us, at least for a little while. And if you want to talk tennis before then, use this post for your Comments.
Of course, it doesn't always have to be about Roger and Rafa, Serena or Caro. Extend your holiday greetings to each other, make peace across the great Fedal Divide, even if it's only until the starter's gun sounds at the Aussie Open. Say something kind to someone you, just for the holiday hail of it.
I will jump back into the fray early next week. We have a wonderful community here, and that makes me proud and happy. Thank you all for reading, and adding your insights on the topics of the day. God bless you all.
-- Pete