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In an article about pickleball, a racket and ball sit inert on a pickleball court.

Pickleball: The Racket Game Taking the Nation by Storm

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

How an unassuming game is making sports accessible.…

August 19, 2023

in article about female tennis champions, a photo of naomi osaka

A New Generation of Female Tennis Champions: What’s Holding Them Back?

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

As the sport's old guard starts to slow, emerging players struggle to seize the same momentum.…

October 1, 2022

In an article on the ATP Tour, a drawing shows a tennis racket next to a standing player.

ATP Tour Strips Wimbledon of Its Ranking Points

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

In a shocking decision earlier this year, the Lawn Tennis Association banned all Russian and Belarusian players from competing in the Championships. Was this their best option, and how will it affect this year’s lineup?…

June 23, 2022

A drawing of Rafael Nadal shows the athlete swinging a tennis racket.

Rafael Nadal Is the Crown Prince of Roland Garros

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

It’s official – the famous athlete has won more Grand Slam titles than any male tennis player in history.…

June 20, 2022

Will Smith as King Richard for a review of the film. (Image via Google Images)

‘King Richard’ Shows Audiences That No Dream Is Ever Too Ambitious

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The biopic tracks the rise of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams as their determined father guides them to success.…

December 24, 2021

Novak Djokovic Is the Tennis World’s Most Polarizing Star

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

A disqualification at the U.S. Open marks the end of a difficult summer for the men’s singles world No. 1.…

September 27, 2020

Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Shows the Power of Mind Over Matter

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The 33-year-old pro won at the highest level in spite of his declining athleticism — ultimately, he provided a universal lesson on determination triumphing over circumstance.…

June 3, 2020

The Whitewashing of Japanese Tennis Star Naomi Osaka

Maya Butler, Baylor University

The anime-style ad, which featured a noticeably paler Osaka, has since been pulled from Nissin's website.…

February 1, 2019

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