Ben Shelton: So Close to Elite
Ben Shelton has always shared a special connection with Australia. It was here that the American announced himself to the…
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.
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January 27, 2026
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Is Coco Gauff a truly elite player?
Coco Gauff has reached heights that most players never will. Her US Open triumph wasn’t a fluke or a fortunate…
Australian Open Semifinalists – Alexander Zverev Evolves and Carlos Alcaraz Arrives
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz secured their spots in the Australian Open semifinals with victories that, on the surface, surprised…
Learner Tien: What a Difference a Year Makes
Learner Tien faced Daniil Medvedev at the 2025 Australian Open and shocked the tennis world by taking down the former…
The Law of Extremes in Tennis
Something extreme. That’s the answer to the question of what would have to happen for one of the newly formed…
The Long Road Up: Alex de Minaur’s Patient Ascent
Alex de Minaur has been good for a very long time. Good enough to matter, enough to make draws more…
Andrey Rublev has a Grand Slam Problem
Andrey Rublev was never a Grand Slam champion, but he used to be a threat. That distinction matters because what’s…
Could the Heat Derail Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner has been the unquestionably been the best player in Melbourne for the past two years. That dominance is…
Naomi Osaka: From Darling to Disliked?
Naomi Osaka spent years as one of tennis’s most beloved figures. The support wasn’t unearned. She burst onto the scene…
Carlos Alcaraz Sets Standard in First 100 Grand Slam Matches
Carlos Alcaraz just won his 100th match at a Grand Slam, and the manner in which he reached that milestone…
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