Upsets, disappointments, and the intersection between watchability and practicality.
Author Archives: Owen
Great Expectations
Favorites for Roland-Garros and balancing expectations with fairness.
Vaulting to Greatness
Iga Świątek isn’t just remarkable for her dominance, but for how quickly she jumped into the upper echelon of the game.
Marveling at Djokovic’s Movement
Some granular analysis of Djokovic’s movement during an epic point.
The Challenger
Through years of being misunderstood, underappreciated, and self-sabotaged, Novak Djokovic has become the best player ever.
Surface Fracture
Alcaraz strengthens his hold on the head-to-head with Tsitsipas.
It Takes Time
Owen vents about injuries, impatience, and missing Dominic Thiem.
The Golden Boy
Alcaraz is who we have been waiting for in men’s tennis.
Enough is Enough, ATP
In neglecting to protect its ballkids, linespeople, and chair umpires, the ATP is showing its moral bankruptcy.
Osaka and Kerber
In crushing Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka reaffirmed how good her best tennis is.