“I Poured My Soul Into It. I’m Hurt”: Juan Carlos Ferrero Is Ready to Talk
Seven years. Six Grand Slams. One of the most celebrated coach-player relationships in tennis history. And then, on December 17th,…
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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Are Tournament Officials Altering Conditions to Speed Up Indian Wells Courts?
The numbers out of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open qualifiers don’t lie, and they’re telling a story that nobody in…
The Glorious Oddities of Indian Wells
With the first round underway, there is no better time to talk about what makes Indian Wells the event it…
While the Bombs Fell on Fujairah, the ATP Tweeted
There is a video that will not leave you easily once you have seen it. Two tennis players sprint off…
March 3, 2026
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Heavy Metal Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek once admitted to listening to heavy metal before matches. Led Zeppelin was her band of choice, cranked up…
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.…
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…
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