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Tennis Vacation Read: "The Open Era"
The debut novel by Edward Schmit blends tennis, mental health, and romance together.
8 hrs ago • Ben Rothenberg
The Big-Name Wimbledon Boys' Final
Jordan Lee beat Cruz Hewitt in a battle with great expectations.
Jul 13 • Ben Rothenberg
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 • Ben Rothenberg
Linda Noskova Shines, Flickers, and Shines
The newest Czech Wimbledon champion had to find her sparkle anew.
Jul 11 • Ben Rothenberg
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 • Ben Rothenberg
Before a Double Czech Final, a Repeated Question
As they excel year after year at Wimbledon, Czech women always get asked why.
Jul 10 • Ben Rothenberg
Coco Gauff and What Could Have Been
The American star was one shot away from the Wimbledon final.
Jul 10 • Ben Rothenberg
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 • Ben Rothenberg
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 • Ben Rothenberg
At Wimbledon, Finding That Missing Centre Piece
Even great players often get few—or zero—chances to play on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Jul 7 • Ben Rothenberg
Naomi Osaka Puts Herself Back on Top
By crushing Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon, Osaka emerges as a sudden favorite.
Jul 6 • Ben Rothenberg
Alex Eala's Moving Day at Wimbledon
As the highest seeds fell at Wimbledon, the new Filipina phenomenon won big and consolidated her star power.
Jul 5 • Ben Rothenberg
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