The Unsung Spartan: The Story of Maria Sakkari
There has not been much to say about Maria Sakkari lately, and in professional tennis, silence tends to speak loudly.…
Jack Beatnik
I'm a longtime sports fan and writer who spent most of his time writing about tennis. I've been doing this for over 5 years and it's been a blast. I mostly enjoy writing longer pieces which allow me to ruminate on all things tennis. Besides tennis I'm also very interested in basketball and football or as some call it soccer.
Articles by Jack Beatnik
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Sebastian Korda and Unfulfilled Promises
Sebastian Korda won the Delray Beach Open recently, and somehow it felt underwhelming. That reaction is not a criticism of…
The Numbers Behind Arthur Fils’ Resurrection in Doha
Arthur Fils has never had a problem with talent. When everything is working for him, he is one of the…
Hubert Hurkacz: The Gentle Giant
There is a version of Hubert Hurkacz that could have been genuinely feared. The raw materials were always there: a…
Can Carlos Alcaraz Match Novak Djokovic’s Legendary 2011 Start?
Carlos Alcaraz has started his 2026 season by winning his first 12 matches, winning in Melbourne and now Doha. Twelve…
The Overlooked Greatness of Marin Cilic
Marin Cilic entered the top 100 in October 2007. As of 2026, he is still there. That means two decades…
Is It Time to Panic About Leylah Fernandez?
Almost five years ago, Leylah Fernandez walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium as a 19-year-old who had just beaten Naomi Osaka,…
How Elite Is Alexander Bublik?
For most of his career, Alexander Bublik existed in tennis purgatory. The Russian-born Kazakh player clearly had talent, extraordinary talent…
The Golden Swing’s Uncertain Future
The Golden Swing is currently underway. It’s been a fixture on the ATP calendar that defined South American tennis for…
Can Denis Shapovalov Reclaim His Promise?
Denis Shapovalov was once tennis’s golden child, especially after stunning Rafael Nadal on home soil in Canada. The hype felt…
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