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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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Ben Rothenberg
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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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Ben Rothenberg
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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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Ben Rothenberg
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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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Ben Rothenberg
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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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Ben Rothenberg
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Alcaraz and Sinner, Once Again
Continuing the conversation with Changeover author Giri Nathan as the pair at the top continues to distance themselves from the pack.
Oct 1
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Ben Rothenberg
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September 2025
Six-Love: China, Saudi Arabia, Rolex-Trump, Israel, PTPA...and Victor Barber
Catching up and circling back to a half-dozen of the many recent cultural flashpoints in professional tennis.
Sep 29
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Ben Rothenberg
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What Björn Borg Left Out of His Story
Legendary investigative tennis reporter Michael Mewshaw discusses the crucial elements and context missing from Björn Borg's new autobiography…
Sep 27
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Ben Rothenberg
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Now She's Speaking Their Language
Polyglot player Anna Blinkova put in the effort to bridge the cultural gap between the tennis tours and China.
Sep 24
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Ben Rothenberg
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Laver Cup and the Exhibition Controversies in Tennis
Events like Laver Cup work desperately to shed the label, but what is so bad about an "exhibition" in tennis, anyway?
Sep 21
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Ben Rothenberg
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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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Ben Rothenberg
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The Politics of Aryna and an Empty Arena
Trump discusses Sabalenka and Canada keeps the public out of a Davis Cup tie vs Israel as politics stays foregrounded in tennis.
Sep 12
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Ben Rothenberg
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