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Author Archives: Popcorn Tennis Staff
Berrettini v Medvedev: Who Has The Best Shot?
What were the best shots on court in Daniil Medvedev’s 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-4 win over Matteo Berrettini?
What Makes Tennis Such a Demanding Sport?
Tennis can be logistically difficult as well as physically demanding. Jake Williams looks at one of the biggest hurdles: burnout.
Why No One is Talking About Nick Kyrgios
Owais Majid on why Nick Kyrgios has gradually faded out of the limelight.
ATP, You’ve Let Us Down
Shravya and Josefina on the many ways the ATP has failed to live up to “Tennis United” (or any reasonable standard at all, really).
Mental Toughness: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
“Tennis is a mental game” is a commonly heard quote. Vansh looks into why mentality is so important and how it can be developed.
Opinion: Where Doubles Lose Us (And Singles Keep Us From Going Away)
Doubles tennis showcases plenty of astonishing skills. Why doesn’t the format resonate with a huge audience?
Losing to a Tournament’s Eventual Champion: Part Two (WTA)
Part Two of Jack Edward’s statistical dive into which WTA players lost to eventual tournament champions the most in 2021.
Tennis Origin Story #15: Vansh Vermani
Vansh Vermani’s first run-in with tennis was accidental, but his journey into fandom was anything but.
Losing to a Tournament’s Eventual Champion: Part One (WTA)
Jack Edward examines the WTA players who lost most frequently to the eventual champion of a tournament in 2021. Part one of a two-part series.