Ben Rothenberg
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‘He’s Inspired a Nation’: Dylan Alcott Says Goodbye to Tennis
Alcott, a recent Australian of the year recipient, ends his career with 15 Grand Slam quad singles titles and a platform for his motivational messages,...
Danielle Collins Will Play Iga Swiatek in Australian Open Semifinal
Less than a year after an endometriosis diagnosis led to the removal of a tennis-ball sized cyst, the 27th seeded American will play No. 7...
At the Australian Open, Taylor Fritz Finally Breaks Through
The American has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career, and he credits believing in himself...
A Grand Slam Streak Without (Yet) a Quarterfinal
Since 2007, Alizé Cornet of France hasn’t missed a single Grand Slam main draw.
Emma Raducanu Defeats Sloane Stephens at Australian Open
Despite being a Grand Slam champion herself, Raducanu had never faced one until she played and defeated Stephens in the first round of the Australian...
After Quarantine, Sebastian Korda Wins in Australia
Sebastian Korda’s father and sisters have won in Australia. Now he has knocked off his first Australian Open win.
After Quarantine, Sebastian Korda Wins in Australia
Sebastian Korda’s father and sisters have won in Australia. Now he has knocked off his first Australian Open win.
Rafael Nadal Returns to Australian Open With More Modest Expectations
The 20-time Grand Slam tournament champion has cut himself, and even his rival, Novak Djokovic, some slack. “I want to be back on the tour,...
Rafael Nadal Returns to Australian Open With More Modest Expectations
The 20-time Grand Slam tournament champion has cut himself, and even his rival, Novak Djokovic, some slack. “I want to be back on the tour,...
At the Australian Open, Everyone Not Named Djokovic Is Ready to Star
Novak Djokovic’s immigration troubles dominated the weeks leading up to the tournament. He is gone, but don’t worry: Plenty of other stars and story lines...