On the courts.
- 09:00 Mr. Bianchi vs. his machine.
- 14:00 Mrs. Tognazzi vs. Marco. (She will win.)
- 17:30 Doubles. Names withheld.
The Court Pavilion
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12
JUN
2026
19:45
The crest embroidery has survived its sixtieth wash. The intern who counted is resting.
The Atelier
12
JUN
2026
14:00
Samuel's elbow attempted a serve at dawn. It has been formally retired, again.
The House
11
JUN
2026
20:15
Mother-of-pearl buttons: approved. The second batch, that is. The first is not discussed.
The Atelier
11
JUN
2026
16:00
An English couple arrived without an appointment. They are now staying for a week.
The House
10
JUN
2026
19:00
The court short was fitted on Marco this afternoon. He has requested to keep it. Denied.
The Atelier
10
JUN
2026
07:00
The wisteria has, at last, capitulated. Mr. Pavese has been informed.
The Groundsman
09
JUN
2026
20:00
The bordeaux polo now has a collar that behaves. The tailor remains suspicious.
The Atelier
09
JUN
2026
09:00
Marco has taken delivery of new strings. He is, he assures us, going to be terrifying by Friday.
The House
08
JUN
2026
19:30
The racing green arrived from the mill. It is, at last, the right green. Three previous greens disagree.
The Atelier
08
JUN
2026
17:30
Mr. Bianchi's ball machine, sensing weakness, defeated him in straight sets.
The House
08
JUN
2026
11:00
The Centre Court opened at noon. Samuel — magnanimous, in his way — was heard to mention, more than once, that "tennis is, of course, an Italian game." Marco has yet to laugh.
The House
07
JUN
2026
17:30
Mr. Zverev took the final in five. Samuel — distinctly German all afternoon — is now distinctly insufferable. Marco has retired to the cellar.
The House
06
JUN
2026
10:30
Marco's ball machine has been reprogrammed. It is, according to Marco, in remission.
The House
05
JUN
2026
17:00
Mr. Pavese has surveyed the grass court. He believes the slope has, in his words, migrated.
The House
04
JUN
2026
08:20
The bougainvillea proves itself stubborn. The wisteria, less so.
The Groundsman
03
JUN
2026
22:15
The library opened punctually. We are pleased to report no incidents.
The Librarian
02
JUN
2026
11:30
Samuel attempted a backhand. He has been advised, again, to rest.
The House
01
JUN
2026
15:45
A second tennis racquet has gone missing. Mr. Fritschi denies all involvement.
The House
31
MAY
2026
09:00
The padel court has been returned to service. Marco accepts congratulations.
Marco
30
MAY
2026
15:40
Mr. Fritschi has located the spare tennis balls. We have located Mr. Fritschi.
The Groundsman
28
MAY
2026
08:00
Samuel's elbow is, this morning, slightly improved. We make no promises.
The House
27
MAY
2026
22:15
The library will close earlier than usual. The reason is undisclosed.
The Librarian
26
MAY
2026
06:45
Sunrise was at 5:52. The court was watered at 5:53. The Master, however, did not appear.
The Groundsman
25
MAY
2026
13:15
A guest has asked whether we have Wi-Fi. We have explained that we do, but reluctantly.
The House
24
MAY
2026
16:45
The padel court remains closed for restringing. We anticipate a return to play by Thursday. Probably.
Marco
23
MAY
2026
09:00
Mr. Bianchi insists the espresso be served at exactly six thirty. We have, regrettably, been late twice this week.
The Kitchen
22
MAY
2026
08:30
Samuel's ongoing elbow. Centre Court will be closed Thursday afternoon. Samuel sends his regards and asks that no one mentions tennis at the bar.
The House
21
MAY
2026
17:00
Mr. Bianchi's ball machine has, once again, won.
The House
20
MAY
2026
11:00
The library is missing volume IV of Trees of Tuscany. It will be back by Friday. We trust the borrower's discretion.
The Librarian
19
MAY
2026
14:20
Marco asks that we no longer refer to his ball machine as Cazzo. It hears us.
The House
18
MAY
2026
07:15
Mr. Fritschi has returned. He is, again, asleep on Centre Court.
The House
17
MAY
2026
11:30
Volume IV of Trees of Tuscany has been located. It was, of course, in the wine cellar.
The Librarian
14
MAY
2026
19:00
Tonight's Burgundies have been opened too early. We are pretending otherwise.
The Cellar
13
MAY
2026
10:00
The Tognazzis are arriving Friday. Centre Court will be unavailable to all other parties. Marco apologises.
The House
