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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 • 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.
Sep 6 • Ben Rothenberg
Echoes of a Voice
An interview with the woman who broke the silence around Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.
Jan 28 • Ben Rothenberg
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 • Ben Rothenberg
Serena, Drake, and the Super Bowl
The backstory on Serena Williams' backup dancing for Kendrick Lamar's halftime show.
Feb 10 • Ben Rothenberg
Error Counts
On some jarring unrealities slowly creeping into tennis, thanks to crappy AI.
Apr 24 • Ben Rothenberg
Welcome to Bounces!
A new place to write through the ups and downs of tennis.
Oct 1, 2024 • Ben Rothenberg
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 • Ben Rothenberg
Stepping out of "That Shadow"
Franklin Tiafoe, twin brother of Frances, has found his own place in tennis as coach of Hailey Baptiste.
May 31 • Ben Rothenberg
Breaking: Serena Williams Is Preparing to Return to Tennis
The 23-time major singles champion has filed paperwork that sets a 2026 comeback to professional tennis in motion.
Dec 2 • Ben Rothenberg
Understanding Novak Djokovic in This Moment
After another tough loss at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic spoke revealingly in both English and (translated) Serbian.
Jul 11 • Ben Rothenberg
Coco Gauff Inherits the Earth
After winning her second major at Roland Garros, Coco Gauff stays grounded.
Jun 7 • Ben Rothenberg
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