The Real Tennis Dolls

She steps on to the court, looking focused-until the first point goes sideways. Then the real show begins. She's the kind of player who can hit a jaw -dropping winner one moment and unravel spectacularly the next. A walking contradiction, a highlight reel, wrapped in chaos.  During a match, her emotion swing harder than her forehand. One by bounce? She's ranting to this sky. He missed overhead? She's negotiating with her racket, like it personally betrayed her. Her opponents never know whether they're are facing a genius or a meltdown, waiting to happen- and honestly, neither does she.

She steps on to the court, looking focused-until the first point goes sideways. Then the real show begins. She's the kind of player who can hit a jaw -dropping winner one moment and unravel spectacularly the next. A walking contradiction, a highlight reel, wrapped in chaos.  During a match, her emotion swing harder than her forehand. One by bounce? She's ranting to this sky. He missed overhead? She's negotiating with her racket, like it personally betrayed her. Her opponents never know whether they're are facing a genius or a meltdown, waiting to happen- and honestly, neither does she.

Welcome to unforced winners, the women's tennis league with bold shots, fearless swings, and unapologetic personalities to find the game. This is an about playing it safe-it's about going for that down the line, when or even when the odds (and maybe your foot work) say otherwise. But unforced winners aren't just about the strokes. It's about making the perfect shot when you never meant to. Whether it's a perfectly timed drop shot, a surprise, return winner, or a chaotic, but effective overhead, every point tells a story.

Meet the most notorious figure in your average weekday tennis league—the nonprofessional troublemaker who shows up with a mismatched racket, a questionable warm-up routine, and enough attitude to fill Centre Court. She’s not ranked, not sponsored, and definitely not consistent… but she is unforgettable.

She’s the player who argues line calls like she’s at Wimbledon, celebrates points with wild victory laps, and turns every match into a mini-soap opera. 

The season is in full swing and the "Karens and Sues" are back in Boca! In this episode, Melanie and Tawny recap a weekend of fabulous country club parties, from live music and dancing to Studio 54-themed kickoffs. But then, they dive into the complex world of "friendlies"—those supposedly casual social tennis games. They break down the two types of invites: the fun, laugh-filled games with friends, and the "serious socials" where the competition is secretly fierce and every point feels like a championship match.

They discuss the strategic dilemma of when to try new shots ve...

The rulebook is out and the grievances are in! In this episode of The Real Tennis Dolls, Melanie and Tawny dive into Part 2 of their series on tennis drama. They kick things off with a hilarious story from a team happy hour that revealed Tawny’s stunning new look, proving that the biggest surprises happen off the court.

Then, they get into the nitty-gritty of on-court controversies, breaking down the confusing rules around double bounces and whether you can ever really trust a player to call one on themselves. Melanie shares a story about a heated "tipped ba...

The tea is scalding in this episode of The Real Tennis Dolls! Melanie and Tawny kick things off by recapping a happy hour that ended with a surprise karaoke takeover (we’re looking at you, Melanie!). Then, they dive deep into the official rulebook of league tennis, sharing their most outrageous stories of on-court grievances.

Tawny recounts a legendary 20-minute argument over a single point that nearly ended in a forfeit, while Melanie reveals the most absurd official complaint they’ve ever seen: a coach’s neon shorts being deemed "too distracting." They break down the unspoken rules...

The matcha is poured and the stories are flying! In this episode of The Real Tennis Dolls, Melanie and Tawny are back with more behind-the-scenes drama from the Boca Raton tennis leagues.

First, they tackle the eternal struggle of finding the perfect tennis partner whose chemistry with you on the court is pure magic. Then, they dive into the latest team turmoil, from post-match happy hours that turn into therapy sessions to the subtle (and not-so-subtle) politics of who plays on which line. Of course, they’ll also update you on the latest antics from "Karen and Su...

Just off the court and straight into the drama! In this episode of The Real Tennis Dolls, Melanie and Tawny serve up the piping hot tea on the most annoying on-court behaviors.

They dive deep into the pet peeves that drive every tennis player crazy: from the non-stop "talkers" who strategize a little too loudly to the disruptive "grunters" who sound like they're in the middle of a workout—or something else entirely. The dolls also tackle the thorny issue of "bad line calls," debating whether it's simple human error or outright cheating, and share a wild st...

Grab your matcha and pull up a chair! In the very first episode of The Real Tennis Dolls, your hosts Melanie Stevens and Tawny Young serve up a delightful mix of tennis talk and life's little dramas.

They kick things off by recapping their weekends, from Melanie's humbling (but fun!) match against her ultra-competitive son to Tawny's 13-hour ordeal at Halloween Horror Nights that left her more scared than a missed overhead. Then, they dive into the world of competitive Boca Raton ladies' league tennis, breaking down everything from team camaraderie and cute outfits to the strategic...

Grab your racket and get ready for the inside scoop! Join hosts Melanie Stevens and Tawny Young on The Real Tennis Dolls for an unfiltered serve of the latest tennis world gossip, hot takes, and a healthy dose of their own hilarious life stories. It's your ace for all things fun on and off the court.