What tennis players are talking about

Curated from tennis blogs, Substacks, and YouTube

The most successful (and idiosyncratic) Greek tennis player, fresh off an electrifying run at the US Open, visits New York's Greek enclave. Hijinks ensue. The post An Astoria Afternoon with Stefanos Tsitsipas appeared first on Racquet.

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In Depth: Rajeev Ram (christopherclarey.substack.com)

Reposting my interview with the American doubles stalwart, now 42

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Absurdly Entertaining (christopherclarey.substack.com)

The Alcaraz-Shelton nightcap goes historically late in New York

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US Open Thoughts (hughclarke.substack.com)

Coco’s serve and forehand — windshield wiper — Shelton and Alcaraz — one serve only

Grit, Polish, Swag (racquetmag.com)

A new sponsor and her own jewelry brand are helping Donna Vekic exude style on and off the court The post Grit, Polish, Swag appeared first on Racquet.

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Sleep Deprivation (christopherclarey.substack.com)

Time for the US Open to solve its late-night problem

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Willing volunteers at lower-level tournaments trade hard work in hot conditions for the opportunity to see tennis from behind the gates The post The Unseen Labor Powering Tennis appeared first on Racquet.

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Jason Stacy, Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach, knows a lot about getting the best tennis out of an athlete; just don’t ask him to pick up a racquet. The post The Author in Sabalenka’s Box appeared first on Racquet.

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True to Himself (christopherclarey.substack.com)

Federer and his Hall of Fame moment

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