Notebook

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 •

Emptying the Wimbledon Notebook

On the double bagel discourse, McEnroes on TV, Bill Ackman in Newport, Jannik Sinner's Superstardom, and more!

Jul 19 •

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 •

Emptying the French Open Notebook

Odds and ends from 2025 Roland Garros, including Sabalenka, Gauff, TNT, and much more.

Jun 13 •

Emptying the Charleston Notebook & Quotebook

Bringing y’all lots of quotes from top WTA players about a whole range of tennis topics.

Apr 11 •

Melbourne Miscellany

Emptying the notebook for some final thoughts from the Australian Open.

Feb 1 •

At the Challengers, More Middling Than Movie Magic

A trip to Charlottesville shows Hollywood changed little about life on the middle rungs of the tennis ladder.

Nov 1, 2024 •

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