We mourn the recent loss of our dear friend and tennis book team co-author, John Packett. For a nice tribute to John, please click on this link to enjoy an article about John:

https://richmond.com/sports/local/mike-bevans-remembers-rtd-sports-writer-john-packett-who-died-this-week/article_9e76e19b-edd2-5391-ac27-ad9621c58b27.amp.html

Eric Perkins

with Tom Hood and John Packett

Eric Perkins has enjoyed tennis for over 30 years as a competitive player, official, teach­ing pro, tournament director, and volunteer. Since moving to Richmond in 1996, Eric has served as President of the Richmond Tennis Association, an officer and director of the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section, and as Chair of the USTA Tennis Rules and Regulations Com­mittee. He is a business attorney in Richmond where he lives with his beautiful wife (Chris­sie) and daughters (Alexandra and Madison).