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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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
What's Left Without Carlos Alcaraz
As Alcaraz withdraws from Rome and Roland Garros with a wrist injury, a barren landscape is suddenly full of possibility.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Off and Running
On a departing WTA executive, an injured Alcaraz, and what might be the fastest tennis player marathon time ever.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Sinner d. Alcaraz: Collectors' Edition
As Jannik Sinner catches a Monte Carlo title, the young generation is speeding toward matching the all-time greats' hauls of elite titles.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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2025 US Open

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Emptying the U.S. Open Notebook
On big fines, Serena's new look, a change to the women's trophy, an explosion of tennis podcasts, and more!
 • Ben Rothenberg
Novak Djokovic, Going Deep
Translating the aging champion's revealing remarks in Serbian from his last words at this U.S. Open.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Jannik Sinner's Resolve to Rebuild
After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open final to end a long run at No. 1, Sinner is ready to risk making big changes to his game.
 • Ben Rothenberg
U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump
An email obtained by Bounces includes instructions from the U.S. Open on supporting Trump's planned stagecraft during the National Anthem.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Why Donald Trump is Returning to the U.S. Open
A decade after he was booed out of the U.S. Open, Bounces can report who has invited Trump back courtside.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Sinner-Alcaraz: How Giri Nathan Saw the Future
A conversation with 'Changeover' author Giri Nathan on the rivalry that defines modern men's tennis.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Battling Back from Bruising Bagels
In a U.S. Open fairytale for the ages, Amanda Anisimova avenged her 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final.
 • Ben Rothenberg
The Second Bronze Age of Novak Djokovic
After a thrilling four-set win over Taylor Fritz at the U.S. Open, Djokovic shines anew in a familiar role.
 • Ben Rothenberg

2025 Wimbledon

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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!
 • Ben Rothenberg
Jannik Sinner's Grass Roots
As Jannik Sinner achieves Wimbledon immortality, a look back at his legendary first steps onto these grass courts.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Winning Words at Wimbledon
After Iga Swiatek's dominant final performance, read in-depth interviews with three core members of her winning team.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Understanding Novak Djokovic in This Moment
After another tough loss at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic spoke revealingly in both English and (translated) Serbian.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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…
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg

Australian Open

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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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Emptying the Australian Open Notebook
Scams, gay baiting, donuts, political questions, Murder on the Dancefloor, and more at the year's first tennis major.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Novak Djokovic's Bleak Point
After an agonizing loss, the 24-time major champion was again blunt in Serbian with his uncertainties about playing onward.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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…
 • Ben Rothenberg
Slow-Cooked Classics for Alcaraz and Djokovic
After an unsatisfying start to the Australian Open, the men's semifinals delivered two feasts.
 • Ben Rothenberg
Serena Williams' Comeback is Coming
Unpacking the latest evidence of Serena's planned unretirement and return to professional tennis.
 • Ben Rothenberg
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