THE GAME BEHIND THE GAME

Decisions, conflicts and backroom deals in professional tennis.

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The low-cost revolt

Rafael Nadal’s old “if, if, if… doesn’t exist” line has become part of tennis folklore. These days, however, the “if” is everywhere. If the Slams paid 22%. If revenues were calculated transparently. If the new money really reached the less wealthy players. If the top players were ready for a

The Paradox of the Discus Thrower

Sinner is playing Sebastian Ofner, and the only thing that comes to mind is this: if we put a red wig on Ofner, perhaps someone, and perhaps more than a few people, might mistake him for Sinner for long stretches. That is where the problem lies. Not with Sinner, but

Kei Nishikori and the Narrow Door

It was not a glamorous exile. He spoke little English, missed the rice balls, miso soup and grilled fish of Matsue, and was remembered by those around him as a shy, quiet boy who could barely communicate. The idea behind the project was simple enough: if Japan wanted a player

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