Novak Djokovic was granted a medical exemption to play the Australian Open. All was going swimmingly for him… Until it wasn’t. Read on for a full breakdown of where we currently stand.
Tag Archives: Opinion
The Duncan Show
The world will never be the same.
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).
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?
Trying to Explain Tennis
Small margins, impossible outcomes, and “it” — tennis is a weird game.
Why the GOAT Debate is Not About the Stats
Nick Carter on why the GOAT debate extends beyond stats, and why the WTA legends are more influential than those on the ATP.
Quiet Quality
The best match of 2021, sadly, hasn’t really been talked about since it happened.
Baseline Media: Serves Are Too Effective
Serves are important. Are they too important?