Game, set, and mate!
Cool Wimbledon data viz from Reuters looking at how it “retains a glamor born from white clothes and impeccable green courts.”
Tennis
10 minutes of Roger Federer’s passing shots against Rafael Nadal, including That Shot at Wimbledon in 2008.
Tim Newcomb’s complete history of signature tennis shoes, featuring Roger Federer, Coco Gauff, and Serena Williams amongst others.
Steve Tignor on the greatest one-handed backhand of the Open Era: ‘This beautiful and bold stroke helped the Belgian win seven Grand Slam singles titles. His forehand was more effective, and his serve more clutch. But this was perhaps the classicist’s most identifiable stroke.’ Is it Roger Federer or Justine Henin? Tough call.
Rafa going up in Down Under
Rafael Nadal doing his routine warm-up jump at the Australian Open in 2017.
It’s been 26 years since Gustavo Kuerten aka “Guga” won his first Roland-Garros title. The folks at Roland-Garros visited the Brazilian in his home nation to talk to him about that iconic win and his life along with his family and his first coach.
Athletics / Basketball / Ice Hockey / Soccer / Tennis / Winter Sports
Sporting terms named after people
Forget the trophies and the medals – having a move named after you is the highest accolade in sport.
CULT TENNIS on Björn Borg's failed comeback in the 1990s
From cool to fool? Not in my opinion, but I wanted something to rhyme for the excerpt.
Renee Montgomery on Ora Washington, a forgotten hero of tennis and basketball
‘It’s the struggle to be one that counts. Once you’ve arrived, everybody wants to take it away from you.’
What are the 10 things Frances Tiafoe can't live without?
Tiafoe sat with GQ Sports to talk about his essentials.
Tumaini Carayol on a tennis surviving its post-GOAT era
How do you solve a problem like the GOAT era?