Making a Racquet in July
A monthly update for the Tennis Yellow lifestyle.

July is here and summer is in full swing. USTA league has begun and 18+ Sectionals will be held at the end of July. That means that there is tons of tennis to be played during the day, the days are longer making it perfect for extra tennis. There is also loads of excellent tennis to be watched on TV.
Beat The Heat This Summer
Because I live in the mountains of Utah, we enjoy warm temperatures during the day and once the sun goes down in the evening we prepare for chilly evenings. The pool is open, the courts are busy! Excessive sun exposure and managing heat are always a concern. Here are some ideas for how to beat the heat and manage excessive sun exposure.
You can find all of these items in my LTK shop plus tons more ideas and great ideas.

See Tennis Fashion Recommendations At My LTK Store
One of the wonderful things about tennis is enjoying tennis fashion. You can go from the tennis court to the coffee shop and look great every step of the way. Take a look at my LTK link below for ideas of tennis clothing that are the perfect blend of form and function.
Not all tennis dresses and skirts are both. Never fear, I’m on the hunt for both. Plus I share styling ideas to upscale your tennis look. Because the saying, “look great, play great” is a great way to think about tennis and tennis looks.
Wimbledon Kicks Off in July and I will Be There!
Grass season starts in June but the most epic and iconic of all tennis tournaments, Wimbledon, starts in July.
I am planning on attending the Wimbledon tournament while I am in London and will give my readers a full report of my time spent at AELTC.
If you are interested in watching the Wimbledon matches on television or online, head over to ESPN Plus.
Fun and Interesting Facts About Wimbledon
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club:
Did you know that the Wimbledon Tournament is actually held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club? It is!
Strawberries and Cream are a Wimbledon Tradition:
191,930 portions were served during the two weeks of the tournament in 2023.
Lots of Tennis Balls Get Used:
55,000 Yellow Tennis balls get used during The Championship period.
Rufus The Hawk:
To keep pigeons away from the players there’s a famous employee – A hawk named Rufus! You think you are popular? Rufus has over 10,000 followers on Twitter!
What to Wear to Wimbledon - Wimbledon Fashion
One of the most exciting parts of Wimbledon is to see what the spectators will wear! All of the stops are pulled out and the show is not only on the tennis court. The ladies wear hats, luxury brands are on display and I will share everything that I see while on the grounds of AELTC.
Until then, if you are interested in channeling some Wimbledon vibes yourself, here are some great white tennis skirts that you should check out!
July is The Month of Strawberries, Make The Most of The Best Berry
Strawberry Smoothie Recipe for Wimbledon
It is tradition to indulge in strawberries at Wimbledon in the month of July. Take advantage of the plethora of delicious strawberries this month and explore some of these recipes to indulge in the abundance of the most popular berry.
Watch this to see how I like to make an easy, delicious, protein filled strawberry smoothie.
Hopefully these resources are helpful to you and make it so that your time on and around the tennis court is beautiful, exciting and very fulfilling. If you have any questions or want to reach out to me, please drop me a DM at katri@tennisyellow.com
Hope you are having a ball in the month of July and enjoy some great tennis vibes!
Love all,
Katri
Recipe Of The Month
Even on the days that I am not on the court, tennis finds a way into my everyday life. Here are some really great ways to incorporate the fruit of Wimbledon, the beautiful strawberry in your life. With some care, you can enjoy some sunshine any time of the year by putting some strawberry freezer jam away or you can enjoy some delicious strawberries in an excellent smoothie. Check out these ideas for ways to enjoy strawberries in the month of July.

Strawberry Trifle
My husband lived in the United Kingdom for a few years and while there, he learned how to make an English Trifle. Since we live in the United States, we have had to adjust a few ingredients, but follow along and I will share the way we make English Trifle at our house.
It is simply delicious! Whether you are watching of lawn tennis or not, your friends at your next gathering will be impressed with how beautiful and how tasty this dish is! Stay tuned and I’ll show you how we make our Strawberry Marvelous Trifle. I will publish this during the Wimbledon Grand Slam. Make sure to subscribe and follow along to stay abreast of.