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The State of Tennis in the Capital
An interview with ATP-WTA 500 Washington tournament owner Mark Ein on his event, Venus Williams' return, doubles, and more.
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Emptying the Wimbledon Notebook
On the double bagel discourse, McEnroes on TV, Bill Ackman in Newport, Jannik Sinner's Superstardom, and more!
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Jannik Sinner's Grass Roots
As Jannik Sinner achieves Wimbledon immortality, a look back at his legendary first steps onto these grass courts.
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Winning Words at Wimbledon
After Iga Swiatek's dominant final performance, read in-depth interviews with three core members of her winning team.
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Understanding Novak Djokovic in This Moment
After another tough loss at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic spoke revealingly in both English and (translated) Serbian.
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Echoes of a Voice
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Shouts in the Silence
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Serena, Drake, and the Super Bowl
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Welcome to Bounces!
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The Woman Behind Wimbledon's Iconic Finger of Fate
An interview with the woman whose finger unwittingly created one of the most enduring images in modern Wimbledon history during the 2019…
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When a Grass Court is No Longer a Grass Court
As grass turns to dirt by the second week of Wimbledon, clay-loving players like Iga Swiatek can thrive.
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Adding to a "High Tennis IQ"
Coach Michael Russell on building Taylor Fritz into the best American man of his generation. Plus, an update on Jannik Sinner's injury prognosis.
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Don't Look Ahead in Anger
On Monday at Wimbledon, where a sudden injury changed everything, thinking too much about what could come next was off-limits.
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Calling Out for Humanity in Tennis
The hasty rush toward automation in tennis was exposed in a dire moment of failure on Wimbledon's Centre Court.
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Broken News: Why Cameron Norrie Got Asked About Emma Raducanu's Love Life
In the divided Wimbledon press room, there are always different answers to what makes for a good question.
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What D-Fokina Is On Screen at Wimbledon?
At a place known for its precision, Wimbledon's broadcast scoreboards bug me.
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