In a sport that demands individualism, the Zverevs roll deep.
Tennis
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct! The Cathartic (and Expensive) Act of Racket Abuse
In tennis, smashing a racket can be an easy way to vent your frustrations, but it also comes with consequences.
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Nick Kyrgios, the Reluctant Rising Star of Tennis
Twenty-two-year-old Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is ranked 20th in the world and has beat tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic on the court. He’s also flagrantly tried to lose matches on purpose out of frustration, argued with umpires, and berated ball kids. The tennis world is waiting for Kyrgios to mature, […]
Posted inNonfiction, Reading List, Sports
A Celebration of Rafael Nadal, the ‘King of Clay’
Rafa Nadal won his 11th French Open title on Sunday. A look back at his career.
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The (Re)selling of Maria Sharapova
On the longevity of Maria Sharapova, who has built a brand beyond the bounds of her tennis stardom that has made her incredibly wealthy, but still striving for more.
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The (Re)selling of Maria Sharapova
On the longevity of Maria Sharapova, who has built a brand beyond the bounds of her tennis stardom that has made her incredibly wealthy, but still striving for more.
Posted inBlog Post, Nonfiction, Quotes
Roger Federer is Brilliant, But Don’t Ever Forget About Serena Williams
It’s always polarizing when you’re trying to designate a single athlete as the “Greatest of All Time.”
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Michael Joyce’s Second Act
In 1996, David Foster Wallace profiled tennis player Michael Joyce in one of the most celebrated pieces of sports writing ever published. Who has he become since?
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Michael Joyce’s Second Act
In 1996, David Foster Wallace profiled tennis player Michael Joyce in one of the most celebrated pieces of sports writing ever published. Who has he become since?
Posted inNonfiction, Story
The Icy Elegance of Arthur Ashe … And the Passion of Muhammad Ali
The sportsmen’s lives read as a conversation on what it means to be American.