Glory again for Nadal in Melbourne, when we least expected it.
Author Archives: Owen
Dominance Down Under
Ash Barty has conquered Paris, London, and now Melbourne. What’s next?
Blocked Returns
The agony of being a sub-optimal returner.
The Successor
Iga Świątek’s grit tells us a lot about how far she can go in the game.
Plight of the Underdog
Adrian Mannarino was a doomed hero in the story of this Australian Open.
Keeping Your Balance
Carlos Alcaraz and the weight of change.
A Totally Real Diary of Marta Kostyuk’s Thoughts While Playing Sara Sorribes Tormo
What is it like to play Sorribes Tormo? Marta Kostyuk has the answers. Owen can’t talk to her, so he did the next best thing.
The Fighter
Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open is an epic and tragic tale that defines him better than other tournaments ever could.
When No Points Come Easily
Simona Halep is back in Melbourne and playing great tennis.
Tennis and Bagels: The Djokovic Saga
Vansh and Owen discuss Djokovic, Tennis Australia getting their wires crossed, and the risks of looking to athletes as social idols as well as athletic ones.
Popcorn Tennis 