Paul Fein

Paul Fein has observed, served, and written about the tennis world from several vantage points during his eclectic career.

As a journalist, Fein has covered the most prestigious tennis events, such as the US Open, Wimbledon, and the Davis and Fed Cups, and has also written about the leading players, issues, and trends. His articles have appeared in sports, tennis, and general interest publications in 30 countries and received more than 40 writing awards. In 1991, he received Tennis Week magazine’s “International Tennis Writer of the Year” award.

Fein has authored four previous tennis books. Tennis Confidential, Tennis Confidential II, and You Can Quote Me on That were all ranked No. 1 among tennis books on Amazon for more than six months. The Fein Points of Tennis: Technique and Tactics to Unleash Your Talent, also published by Coaches Choice, was named a Silver Winner in the Adventure, Sports, and Recreation category in the Foreword Reviews 2021 INDIES Book of the Year competition.

Fein is also a longtime member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) with an Elite rating. In 2003, he received the New England Professional Tennis Association (NEPTA) “Western Pro of the Year” award, and in 2014, its “Senior Player of the Year” award.

Fein played on the varsity tennis team at Williston Academy and then at Cornell University, where he had winning singles and doubles records under acclaimed coach Eddie Moylan. An accomplished tournament competitor, Fein ranked No. 7 in singles and No. 4 in doubles in the men’s open division in New England. As a senior player, he ranked No. 1 several times in New England in various age divisions and, in 2020, ranked No. 5 in the nation.

Fein has shared his expertise and experience in several tennis organizations. He served as Tournament Consultant for the New England Lawn Tennis Association, Ranking Committee Co-Chairman for the New England Professional Tennis Association, and Website Editor for the National Men’s Tennis Association. Fein has also been Vice President of the U.S. Tennis Writers’ Association, President of the Springfield (Mass.) Tennis Club and the Springfield Tennis Council, and a Tennis Analyst for Continental Cablevision. He founded and directed the Springfield (Mass.) Satellite Tournament, one of the first five satellite tournaments in the world.

Fein is one of 125 experts to vote for candidates for the International Tennis Hall of Fame.