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Author Archives: Owen
50 Thoughts on Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in the 2023 Wimbledon Final
Owen does a deep dive on the Alcaraz-Djokovic Wimbledon final.
The Torch Has Been Passed
Carlos Alcaraz has the keys to the tennis world.
The Experience Gap
Novak Djokovic had too much, even for Carlos Alcaraz.
What’s Next, Rafa?
Owen reflects on what Nadal has meant to him as a tennis fan.
The Heel
Has the tennis world already decided who Holger Rune is?
We Have a Problem With Pickleball
As annoying as the pickleball campaign is, tennis would be better off trying to improve its own marketing than deriding the ugly duckling of racket sports.
Unsolvable?
Carlos Alcaraz, now the world #1 once again and a three-time Masters 1000 champion, is becoming an increasingly difficult matchup.
More to Come?
Owen reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s strengths and weaknesses, and what the future of his career may be.
Pete Bodo on Tennis Media
Owen talked to longtime tennis journalist Pete Bodo (on the right in the cover image) about writing, the media, and player access.
Popcorn Tennis 