Merlisa
@merlisa.com
Award-winning journalist, freelance writer and author of the book: Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend and Cultural Heroine.
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Creator of Courtside Coffee Substack, highly-caffeinated tennis coverage.
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A sad read.
Happy she felt confident enough to speak her mind. Hope her decision to retire at 25 brings her success and peace.
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Happy she felt confident enough to speak her mind. Hope her decision to retire at 25 brings her success and peace.
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Destanee Aiava pens scathing goodbye to pro tennis:
The 25-year-old says this will be her final year on tour, describing tennis culture as
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February 16, 2026 at 5:17 PM
A sad read.
Happy she felt confident enough to speak her mind. Hope her decision to retire at 25 brings her success and peace.
www.tennis.com/news/article...
Happy she felt confident enough to speak her mind. Hope her decision to retire at 25 brings her success and peace.
www.tennis.com/news/article...
After looking down and out Ostapenko and Radacanu are taking charge in the third set.
February 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
After looking down and out Ostapenko and Radacanu are taking charge in the third set.
Sofia Kenin is Major champion and two-time Grand Slam finalist who struggles to get out of first round.
Were 2019 - 2021 the lost years? We got Covid, Kenin, Andreescu and Raducanu as champions and Wimbledon cancelled one year.
Were 2019 - 2021 the lost years? We got Covid, Kenin, Andreescu and Raducanu as champions and Wimbledon cancelled one year.
February 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Sofia Kenin is Major champion and two-time Grand Slam finalist who struggles to get out of first round.
Were 2019 - 2021 the lost years? We got Covid, Kenin, Andreescu and Raducanu as champions and Wimbledon cancelled one year.
Were 2019 - 2021 the lost years? We got Covid, Kenin, Andreescu and Raducanu as champions and Wimbledon cancelled one year.
Whoa. That winner from Ben sends Fritz into rage! 😱
February 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Whoa. That winner from Ben sends Fritz into rage! 😱
Fritz and Shelton 10 aces each.
Is Coco Gauff the only top American player who doesn't have a killer serve?
Is Coco Gauff the only top American player who doesn't have a killer serve?
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Fritz and Shelton 10 aces each.
Is Coco Gauff the only top American player who doesn't have a killer serve?
Is Coco Gauff the only top American player who doesn't have a killer serve?
Taylor Fritz vs Ben Shelton. Let's go!
February 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Taylor Fritz vs Ben Shelton. Let's go!
Alex de Minaur defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-2 to win the title in Rotterdam and end FAA's winning streak. Overall, it's been a good indoor run for Felix.
February 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Alex de Minaur defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-2 to win the title in Rotterdam and end FAA's winning streak. Overall, it's been a good indoor run for Felix.
Just noticed the ATP Tour got the 1 and 2 seeds in the final in Rotterdam and Dallas.
February 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Just noticed the ATP Tour got the 1 and 2 seeds in the final in Rotterdam and Dallas.
Alex de Minaur reminds me of Caroline Wozniacki. Opponents have to beat him because he rarely beats himself.
All he needs is a couple of hiccups in your game.
All he needs is a couple of hiccups in your game.
February 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Alex de Minaur reminds me of Caroline Wozniacki. Opponents have to beat him because he rarely beats himself.
All he needs is a couple of hiccups in your game.
All he needs is a couple of hiccups in your game.
The weak-ass American media does not report enough about how many countries are fighting in Ukraine. WW3 started and Trump has the US supporting the wrong side.
Shinjiro Koizumi, the Japanese Minister of Defense in Munich:
More than 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia. And Russia has sent North Korean soldiers to Ukraine. Then they are learning a new way of fighting with drones, AI, and cyberspace, and in all domains with conventional .
More than 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia. And Russia has sent North Korean soldiers to Ukraine. Then they are learning a new way of fighting with drones, AI, and cyberspace, and in all domains with conventional .
February 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The weak-ass American media does not report enough about how many countries are fighting in Ukraine. WW3 started and Trump has the US supporting the wrong side.
Taylor Fritz finishes Marin Cilic, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), in Dallas.
February 14, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Taylor Fritz finishes Marin Cilic, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), in Dallas.
Felix Auger-Alliaseme acted like he took all those underhand serves personally. 😭
Whacking winners off Bublik's serve, non-stop.
FAA wins 6-1, 6-2 and reaches the final in Rotterdam where he faces Alex de Minaur.
Whacking winners off Bublik's serve, non-stop.
FAA wins 6-1, 6-2 and reaches the final in Rotterdam where he faces Alex de Minaur.
February 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Felix Auger-Alliaseme acted like he took all those underhand serves personally. 😭
Whacking winners off Bublik's serve, non-stop.
FAA wins 6-1, 6-2 and reaches the final in Rotterdam where he faces Alex de Minaur.
Whacking winners off Bublik's serve, non-stop.
FAA wins 6-1, 6-2 and reaches the final in Rotterdam where he faces Alex de Minaur.
Karolina Muchova wins her first title in six years. Outstanding performance. Defeats Victoria Mboko 6-4, 7-5.
Celebration shows how much it means to her.
Celebration shows how much it means to her.
February 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Karolina Muchova wins her first title in six years. Outstanding performance. Defeats Victoria Mboko 6-4, 7-5.
Celebration shows how much it means to her.
Celebration shows how much it means to her.
This is such a high quality match. Muchova's experience shinning through. Match Points!
February 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
This is such a high quality match. Muchova's experience shinning through. Match Points!
Ready for Muchova vs Mboko.
February 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Ready for Muchova vs Mboko.
Hailey Baptiste lost in the first round of qualifying in Dubai. With her level of talent she should be in Top 30 consistently.
February 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Hailey Baptiste lost in the first round of qualifying in Dubai. With her level of talent she should be in Top 30 consistently.
Men's figure skating drama!
Kazakhstan will win the gold. Shocking!
Kazakhstan will win the gold. Shocking!
February 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Men's figure skating drama!
Kazakhstan will win the gold. Shocking!
Kazakhstan will win the gold. Shocking!
Wait, Kazakhstan getting a silver in men's figure skating?
February 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Wait, Kazakhstan getting a silver in men's figure skating?
Taylor Fritz in a three-set battle against Korda? C'mon man.
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Taylor Fritz in a three-set battle against Korda? C'mon man.
With Sabalenka and Iga withdrawing from Dubai, should the WTA rethink this Doha/Dubai back-to-back 1000s?
Stands are never full. Maybe Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil?
Stands are never full. Maybe Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil?
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
With Sabalenka and Iga withdrawing from Dubai, should the WTA rethink this Doha/Dubai back-to-back 1000s?
Stands are never full. Maybe Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil?
Stands are never full. Maybe Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil?
Finally, Victoria Mboko closes it out. Secures her spot in the Top 10 and a spot in the final!
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Finally, Victoria Mboko closes it out. Secures her spot in the Top 10 and a spot in the final!
Mboko can't believe these winners, Ostapenko is hitting now. But counters with an ace. Match point!
February 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Mboko can't believe these winners, Ostapenko is hitting now. But counters with an ace. Match point!
Ok, now things are getting tricky. Mboko is down 0-30 in this service game. Ostapenko is showing new life.
February 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Ok, now things are getting tricky. Mboko is down 0-30 in this service game. Ostapenko is showing new life.
Ostapenko holds. A little bit of scoreboard pressure. Mboko with another chance to serve it out, 6-3, 5-2.
February 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Ostapenko holds. A little bit of scoreboard pressure. Mboko with another chance to serve it out, 6-3, 5-2.
Mboko with some jitters. Ostapenko breaks on the board. Mboko still up 6-3, 5-1.
February 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Mboko with some jitters. Ostapenko breaks on the board. Mboko still up 6-3, 5-1.