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Senior tennis writer at The Athletic. Previously Spurs correspondent. Football Cliches man, also seen/heard on Totally Football Show. Link to first book below https://geni.us/BeautifulPoetryFC

Wimbledon prize money up 20%, which in revenue terms is still some way off what the players want. Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans said that: "Using revenue to determine prize money, it makes no sense." Feels like the ball is back in the players' court ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Jack Draper to miss Queen's next week and instead play Eastbourne the week after as he recovers from knee injury. He said: "Recovery going in the right direction, but I’m going to give myself one more week and aim to return at Eastbourne. Very hard to miss one of my favourite events of the year."

Zverev shows once again why he's the best of the rest. A level that looks almost certain to earn him a first Grand Slam title on Sunday www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

Really interesting insights from Jakub Mensik's coach and mental coach about how he has trained himself to remain calm and composed in the biggest moments. There's a self confidence, both innate and trained, that could be key against Zverev today ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Which leaves tennis in a deeply uncomfortable position, one that has been inevitable since allegations, all denied by Zverev, first came to light in 2020. www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Confirmation of Victoria Mboko withdrawing from Queen's, real shame for her and the event. And means it's onto Berlin for Serena Williams www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Mirra Andreeva adds another seat to an already crowded top table in women's tennis. For a tour that's approaching the sweet spot of competitiveness: www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

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