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An interview with Patrick Kypson, plus more on Eubanks, Davis, Butorac, Cincinnati, and the close race for third place.
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The Long Line to Enter the Hall of Fame
As Roger Federer gets into Newport, who is next in line, and who could be left out?
Nov 20
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Digging into 1xBet's Bleak World of Sports
A conversation with Bellingcat's Ross Higgins about investigating the bizarre, depressing world of 1xBet, an emerging tennis presence.
Nov 14
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Bottom Dollar: The Problems With 1xBet in Tennis
On the shady practices of 1xBet, and its rapidly growing presence across tennis.
Nov 13
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A Rare Glimpse of Ukrainian Colors in Men's Tennis
An interview with Vitaliy Sachko of Ukraine, surprise semifinalist this week in Metz.
Nov 7
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Battle Ready or Battle Weary?
A conversation with Stuart Duguid, organizer of the "Battle of the Sexes" between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, on its risks and rewards.
Nov 6
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Autumn Almanac: Across Paris, Back to Riyadh, and Beyond
Sinner a Winner in New-Look Paris, Women Return to Riyadh, and Lily Allen.
Nov 3
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ATP and Saudi Arabia: The Huge Difference Between 9 and 10
On the impact and consequences of the newly announced Saudi ATP 1000 event, which will force many smaller tournaments off the calendar.
Oct 26
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Holger Rune and Why Achilles Ruptures are Rising Across Sports
An interview with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew S. Bi on the increase in Achilles tendon ruptures, one of the toughest injuries in sports.
Oct 23
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Mailbag: Are There Any Gay Players in the ATP?
Answering questions on the future of mixed doubles, Cinderellas, China, jury duty, and more.
Oct 22
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Open Mailbag and Open Draws
Asking for your questions and reacting to surprising results from China.
Oct 11
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Which American Woman Has Had the Best 2025 Season?
Weighing the ups and downs for Anisimova, Gauff, Pegula and Keys in a (star-spangled) banner year for U.S. women's tennis.
Oct 8
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Notebook
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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!
Sep 18
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Emptying the Washington Notebook
A wide range of topics from perhaps the most diverse tournament on tour, full of heart, heat, bugs and rust.
Jul 31
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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!
Jul 19
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Pre-Wimbledon Quotebook and Notebook
A wide variety of takes and topics from tennis stars during media weekend, on the eve of Wimbledon 2025.
Jun 29
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Emptying the French Open Notebook
Odds and ends from 2025 Roland Garros, including Sabalenka, Gauff, TNT, and much more.
Jun 13
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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!
Sep 18
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Novak Djokovic, Going Deep
Translating the aging champion's revealing remarks in Serbian from his last words at this U.S. Open.
Sep 8
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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.
Sep 8
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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.
Sep 6
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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.
Sep 6
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Sinner-Alcaraz: How Giri Nathan Saw the Future
A conversation with 'Changeover' author Giri Nathan on the rivalry that defines modern men's tennis.
Sep 5
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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.
Sep 4
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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.
Sep 3
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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!
Jul 19
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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.
Jul 14
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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.
Jul 13
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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.
Jul 11
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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…
Jul 11
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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.
Jul 10
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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.
Jul 9
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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.
Jul 8
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2025 French Open
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Emptying the French Open Notebook
Odds and ends from 2025 Roland Garros, including Sabalenka, Gauff, TNT, and much more.
Jun 13
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It's How You Finish
After more than five hours, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played an all-timer in the French Open final.
Jun 8
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Coco Gauff Inherits the Earth
After winning her second major at Roland Garros, Coco Gauff stays grounded.
Jun 7
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Sinner vs. Alcaraz: The 'Changeover' to a New Generation Is Here
Ahead of the French Open final, a conversation with author Giri Nathan about the rivalry that has completely taken over men's tennis.
Jun 7
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Novak Djokovic: Over and Out?
After losing to Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros, the 38-year-old talked bluntly about his future—in English and Serbian.
Jun 7
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Building the Best
A pre-French Open final interview with Anton Dubrov, coach of dominant WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Jun 6
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Into the Wild
Loïs Boisson's unprecedented run at Roland Garros shows the power of bending the numbers.
Jun 5
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The Final Score
Women's relegations—and frustrations—have added up at Roland Garros.
Jun 3
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Australian Open
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Mailbag: Are There Any Gay Players in the ATP?
Answering questions on the future of mixed doubles, Cinderellas, China, jury duty, and more.
Oct 22
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Daria Kasatkina Makes Her Move
Kasatkina, whose outspokenness set her apart from other Russians in tennis, is switching to Australia.
Mar 29
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Melbourne Miscellany
Emptying the notebook for some final thoughts from the Australian Open.
Feb 1
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Taking Back Sunday
Following a tennis trend of more-is-more, the U.S. Open will join other majors in starting on the weekend.
Jan 29
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Echoes of a Voice
An interview with the woman who broke the silence around Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.
Jan 28
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Shouts in the Silence
A protestor at the Australian Open trophy ceremony foregrounded the accusations against Alexander Zverev like never before. Here's what happened to her…
Jan 26
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Major Keys
2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys finally fulfilled Grand Slam expectations after letting go of them.
Jan 25
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Duds
In tennis, like in Novak Djokovic's Australian Open semifinal, sometimes the show doesn't go on.
Jan 24
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