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Emptying the U.S. Open Notebook
On influencers, weed smoke, sex toys, and other sensory overload at the year’s loudest, drunkest tournament.
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Confirmed: WTA Finals Heading to Charlotte
Reported here as a leading candidate months ago, Charlotte has secured the WTA’s year-end championships—and the WTA headquarters.
Sep 16
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Land of Droughts and Shadows
Another complicated Zverev major title extended the American wait for a men’s champion.
Sep 14
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Elena Rybakina Goes Big
The new U.S. Open champion and WTA No. 1 recovered remarkably to triumph again.
Sep 13
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Ben Rothenberg
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This Time, Trump Will Stay Away From U.S. Open
After a disruptive U.S. Open visit last year that prompted inquiries, President Trump has made other plans.
Sep 12
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From No. 1 to No. 2...to Three in a Row?
An interview with Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov. Plus, Shelton d. Tiafoe.
Sep 12
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Lights Out
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were dealt a No. 1-No. 2 punch in the U.S. Open semifinals.
Sep 11
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Keeping Up the Good Work
An interview with Frances Tiafoe’s coach, Dr. Mark Kovacs. Also, Elena Rybakina reaches No. 1.
Sep 10
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The U.S. Open’s Longest Day’s Journey Into Night Into Morning
On Shelton d. Alcaraz, Tiafoe d. Michelsen, and desperate, delirious denial of the problem.
Sep 9
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The Five-and-a-Half Year Ceiling
On the historically hard barrier which Naomi Osaka crashed into at the U.S. Open.
Sep 8
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“A Completely Different Level.”
After facing a surging Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, the post-beatdown clarity of Tommy Paul resonated.
Sep 7
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Too Big to Fine?
Explaining the exit of the Williamses, and other rough U.S. Open scenes.
Sep 6
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Emptying the U.S. Open Notebook
On influencers, weed smoke, sex toys, and other sensory overload at the year’s loudest, drunkest tournament.
3 hrs ago
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Ben Rothenberg
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Land of Droughts and Shadows
Another complicated Zverev major title extended the American wait for a men’s champion.
Sep 14
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Ben Rothenberg
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Elena Rybakina Goes Big
The new U.S. Open champion and WTA No. 1 recovered remarkably to triumph again.
Sep 13
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Ben Rothenberg
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From No. 1 to No. 2...to Three in a Row?
An interview with Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov. Plus, Shelton d. Tiafoe.
Sep 12
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Ben Rothenberg
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Lights Out
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were dealt a No. 1-No. 2 punch in the U.S. Open semifinals.
Sep 11
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Ben Rothenberg
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Keeping Up the Good Work
An interview with Frances Tiafoe’s coach, Dr. Mark Kovacs. Also, Elena Rybakina reaches No. 1.
Sep 10
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Ben Rothenberg
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The U.S. Open’s Longest Day’s Journey Into Night Into Morning
On Shelton d. Alcaraz, Tiafoe d. Michelsen, and desperate, delirious denial of the problem.
Sep 9
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Ben Rothenberg
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The Five-and-a-Half Year Ceiling
On the historically hard barrier which Naomi Osaka crashed into at the U.S. Open.
Sep 8
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Ben Rothenberg
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Wimbledon
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The Big-Name Wimbledon Boys' Final
Jordan Lee beat Cruz Hewitt in a battle with great expectations.
Jul 13
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Ben Rothenberg
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On BBC’s Wimbledon Coverage, the Information Will Not Be Televised
Viewers in the United Kingdom are not getting the whole picture of Alexander Zverev.
Jul 12
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Linda Noskova Shines, Flickers, and Shines
The latest Czech Wimbledon champion had to find her sparkle anew.
Jul 11
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After a Loss, Novak Djokovic Fights Back
In Serbian and in English, the 24-time major champ disputed and disagreed with press premises at Wimbledon.
Jul 11
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Before a Double Czech Final, a Repeated Question
As they excel year after year at Wimbledon, Czech women always get asked why.
Jul 10
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Coco Gauff and What Could Have Been
The American star was one shot away from the Wimbledon final.
Jul 10
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For Adidas Tennis, a Divided Dress Code
The sportswear brand closes off earning opportunities for women's tennis players that are left open for men.
Jul 8
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Once More, One More for Novak Djokovic
As Djokovic battles on yet again, revisiting the interview with the woman whose finger unwittingly created one of the most enduring images in modern…
Jul 8
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French Open
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For Zverev's Full Story, Read All About It
Because as the French Open broadcasts showed, the reality will not be televised.
Jun 10
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Mirra Andreeva Grows Into a Champion
The highly-hyped Russian 19-year-old took care of business at Roland Garros to notch her first major title.
Jun 6
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How Maja Chwalinska Stepped out of the Darkness
Before a dream run at Roland Garros, the shock French Open finalist spoke candidly about her struggles with depression.
Jun 4
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How Aryna Sabalenka Blew It in the Wind
A year after a famous collapse in the French Open final, Sabalenka unraveled against Diana Shnaider
Jun 3
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Anyone But
As Alexander Zverev closes in on a near-certain French Open title, a sport that once held its breath is now sighing.
Jun 2
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In a Loss, Naomi Osaka Gains Her Peace, at Last
After years of tear-stained defeats, the four-time champion said she'd reached "enlightenment."
Jun 2
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Serena Williams' Comeback Is Imminent
The latest on Serena's plans for an immediate return to tour, first on grass and then on hard courts.
May 31
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How Zachary Svajda Found His Footing
The unlikeliest American fourth-rounder at the French Open gained traction on tour after tragedy hit his family.
May 31
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Australian Open
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Novak Djokovic: Left Still Wanting More
New documentary “The Wolf in Winter” is a tasty but unsatisfying starter course on an insatiable generational great.
Aug 21
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Ben Rothenberg
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Eva Lys Is in the Fast Lane to Fame
Even as she hovers in the middle of the WTA Top 100, the German player's popularity is off to the races with fans and peers alike.
Apr 14
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Ben Rothenberg
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Ever Ambitious, Craig Tiley Makes His Next Move
From Africa to Australia to America, Craig Tiley has kept his eyes on the horizon for chances to advance. Next stop: the U.S. Open.
Feb 24
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Ben Rothenberg
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Emptying the Australian Open Notebook
Scams, gay baiting, donuts, political questions, Murder on the Dancefloor and more at the year's first tennis major.
Feb 13
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Novak Djokovic's Bleak Point
After an agonizing loss, the 24-time major champion was again blunt in Serbian about his uncertainties about playing onward.
Feb 1
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Ben Rothenberg
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Legends Only
In the Australian Open final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, it became clear that mortals no longer need apply in men's tennis.
Feb 1
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Elena Rybakina Stood by Her Man
After her big win in Melbourne, the Australian Open champion spoke about the "very unpleasant experience" of the investigation into her coach Stefano…
Jan 31
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Slow-Cooked Classics for Alcaraz and Djokovic
After an unsatisfying start to the Australian Open, the men's semifinals delivered two feasts.
Jan 30
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Interviews
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From No. 1 to No. 2...to Three in a Row?
An interview with Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov. Plus, Shelton d. Tiafoe.
Sep 12
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Ben Rothenberg
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Lorenzo Musetti Is Trying to Break the Curse
Interviewing the Italian on injuries, fatherhood, and Jannik Sinner.
Jul 31
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Ben Rothenberg
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Alexandra Eala on Her Fame, Family Money, and Filipino Identity
An interview with the Filipina sensation on navigating the ups and downs of sudden superstardom.
Jul 30
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Ben Rothenberg
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Once More, One More for Novak Djokovic
As Djokovic battles on yet again, revisiting the interview with the woman whose finger unwittingly created one of the most enduring images in modern…
Jul 8
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Ben Rothenberg
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The Growing Pains of Growing up in Tennis
An interview with Martin Damm Jr., who went from Wimbledon daycare to the Wimbledon main draw.
Jul 1
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Ben Rothenberg
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Alex Eala, a Seed in Bloom on Grass
An interview with the Filipina star who will be a Wimbledon seed after great grass successes.
Jun 23
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Ben Rothenberg
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Fairytale Finish
Sorana Cirstea, winning like never before in her final year on tour, discusses how she found her peace despite perfectionism.
May 10
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Ben Rothenberg
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How to "Be Hailey Baptiste"
After Baptiste's monumental win over No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, an interview with Baptiste's new coach, Will Woodall.
Apr 29
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Ben Rothenberg
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