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James Smith

James Smith brings a fresh voice to tennis journalism with his enthusiastic approach and keen observations. As a lifelong fan and avid player, James translates his love for the game into compelling stories and analyses, connecting with readers by sharing both the triumphs and challenges of tennis.

This Is Not a Country Club Sport Anymore

On a humid Saturday in late June, somewhere between the cracked asphalt and graffiti-scrawled walls of a public court in East Brooklyn, an eleven-year-old boy adjusted his elbow sleeve, dribbled a borrowed Yonex racket, and served out wide. His form…

A New Hope for Brazillian Tennis

João Fonseca’s rise in tennis has reignited a passion in Brazil for a sport that has, at times, felt like it was waiting for its next savior. Since the days of Gustavo Kuerten, affectionately known as “Guga,” Brazilian tennis fans…

The Rebirth of The Rebel

In the late 1980s, Andre Agassi burst onto the tennis scene with an energy that was at once magnetic and polarizing. His look—a wild mane of bleached hair, neon clothing, and denim shorts—was a rebellion against the tennis establishment. He…

The Return of the Asian Swing

In a world where tennis courts stretch across continents, from the clay of Paris to the grass of Wimbledon, there exists a corner of the calendar that has long been both a financial engine and a geographic pivot: the Asian…