henry breadstick
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cold and timid soul who knows neither victory nor defeat 🎾🇳🇿
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On 1xBet, the strange and shady company which has become rapidly more visible across tennis in 2025 despite *many* reasons for tours, tournaments, and federations to steer clear of its mess.
Lots of odd details here, free for all to read at Bounces:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/1xbet-tenn...
On 1xBet, the strange and shady company which has become rapidly more visible across tennis in 2025 despite *many* reasons for tours, tournaments, and federations to steer clear of its mess.
Lots of odd details here, free for all to read at Bounces:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/1xbet-tenn...
Bottom Dollar
On the shady practices of 1xBet, and its rapidly growing presence across tennis.
www.benrothenberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New:
On 1xBet, the strange and shady company which has become rapidly more visible across tennis in 2025 despite *many* reasons for tours, tournaments, and federations to steer clear of its mess.
Lots of odd details here, free for all to read at Bounces:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/1xbet-tenn...
On 1xBet, the strange and shady company which has become rapidly more visible across tennis in 2025 despite *many* reasons for tours, tournaments, and federations to steer clear of its mess.
Lots of odd details here, free for all to read at Bounces:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/1xbet-tenn...
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Erin Routliffe-Gaby Dabrowski split a business decision, but 'I'll have a friend for life'
Erin Routliffe-Gaby Dabrowski split a business decision, but 'I'll have a friend for life'
Erin Routliffe is delighted she and Gaby Dabrowski managed to succeed in their two and a half years together.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Erin Routliffe-Gaby Dabrowski split a business decision, but 'I'll have a friend for life'
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Via Opta Ace: Iga Swiatek has never lost 2 matches in a row from a set up in her entire career, across all levels.
Might change tonight if she loses this third set to Amanda Anisimova!
Might change tonight if she loses this third set to Amanda Anisimova!
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Via Opta Ace: Iga Swiatek has never lost 2 matches in a row from a set up in her entire career, across all levels.
Might change tonight if she loses this third set to Amanda Anisimova!
Might change tonight if she loses this third set to Amanda Anisimova!
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Tennis deserves better than these worthless metrics: defector.com/tennis-deser...
Tennis Deserves Better Than These Worthless Metrics | Defector
Recently, I have been watching a lot of tennis, and thus trying to learn about tennis. This, as it turns out, is very difficult, because tennis is not a sport that wants to teach you about itself. If…
defector.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Tennis deserves better than these worthless metrics: defector.com/tennis-deser...
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News: Venus Williams has been confirmed for the WTA 250 event in Auckland in the first week of the new tennis season in 2026.
Event starts on January 5th.
📸 ASB Classic
Event starts on January 5th.
📸 ASB Classic
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
News: Venus Williams has been confirmed for the WTA 250 event in Auckland in the first week of the new tennis season in 2026.
Event starts on January 5th.
📸 ASB Classic
Event starts on January 5th.
📸 ASB Classic
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Again, don't try this at home.
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Again, don't try this at home.
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Agnieszka Radwanska vs Petra Kvitova Full Match | WTA Finals 2015 | WTA Highlights - WTA www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_P...
October 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Norrie having a better record against Alcaraz than most top players is very funny. He does have an ability to bring out the worst in people
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Norrie having a better record against Alcaraz than most top players is very funny. He does have an ability to bring out the worst in people
They should never have got rid of endless final sets at grand slams. Look at what we're missing out on.
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 AM
They should never have got rid of endless final sets at grand slams. Look at what we're missing out on.
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will play for an ATP World Tour title tomorrow.
What could POSSIBLY go wrong????
What could POSSIBLY go wrong????
October 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will play for an ATP World Tour title tomorrow.
What could POSSIBLY go wrong????
What could POSSIBLY go wrong????
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For Awful Announcing, I wrote about how the relentlessness of Saudi Arabia's sports ventures is wearing down critics, with thoughts from a few of them: awfulannouncing.com/orig/saudi-a...
Saudi Arabia's sportswashing campaign has already won
With more sports leagues partnering with Saudi Arabia, its sportswashing campaign to gain mainstream access appears to be a rousing success.
awfulannouncing.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
For Awful Announcing, I wrote about how the relentlessness of Saudi Arabia's sports ventures is wearing down critics, with thoughts from a few of them: awfulannouncing.com/orig/saudi-a...
ffs I turn on the Muchova match and she gets injured 2 points later. Starting a gofundme to replace her bones with adamantium
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
ffs I turn on the Muchova match and she gets injured 2 points later. Starting a gofundme to replace her bones with adamantium
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Blazing Hot Sun
Lulu Sun is on fire, y'all.
The 24yo, who has taken out the top seed in her last 4 tournaments, powers into the semifinals in Guangzhou with a come-from-behind win over Caty McNally, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Sun now faces Claire Liu or Ella Seidel for a spot in the final.
Lulu Sun is on fire, y'all.
The 24yo, who has taken out the top seed in her last 4 tournaments, powers into the semifinals in Guangzhou with a come-from-behind win over Caty McNally, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Sun now faces Claire Liu or Ella Seidel for a spot in the final.
October 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Blazing Hot Sun
Lulu Sun is on fire, y'all.
The 24yo, who has taken out the top seed in her last 4 tournaments, powers into the semifinals in Guangzhou with a come-from-behind win over Caty McNally, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Sun now faces Claire Liu or Ella Seidel for a spot in the final.
Lulu Sun is on fire, y'all.
The 24yo, who has taken out the top seed in her last 4 tournaments, powers into the semifinals in Guangzhou with a come-from-behind win over Caty McNally, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Sun now faces Claire Liu or Ella Seidel for a spot in the final.
Ugoating
🎾Basel 2025🎾
Ugo Humbert has won 4 of his last 5 ATP main draw matches against top seeds (4-1 since the start of 2022): against Hubert Hurkacz at Marseille 2024, Daniil Medvedev at Dubai 2024, Holger Rune at Stockholm 2025 (by retirement), and Taylor Fritz at Basel 2025
Ugo Humbert has won 4 of his last 5 ATP main draw matches against top seeds (4-1 since the start of 2022): against Hubert Hurkacz at Marseille 2024, Daniil Medvedev at Dubai 2024, Holger Rune at Stockholm 2025 (by retirement), and Taylor Fritz at Basel 2025
October 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ugoating
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October 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Now holds the open era record for most wins over David Goffin in a three-day period
Yes.
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Now holds the open era record for most wins over David Goffin in a three-day period
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Kostyuk is about 5 minutes away from trans-vestigating Sabalenka and Swiatek. Disgusting and dim-witted.
And while we're at it, (what's left of) Sports Illustrated sucks for this headline.
www.si.com/onsi/serve/n...
And while we're at it, (what's left of) Sports Illustrated sucks for this headline.
www.si.com/onsi/serve/n...
Kostyuk Questions Sabalenka and Swiatek's Testosterone Advantage
Marta Kostyuk speculated on Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek's testosterone levels.
www.si.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Kostyuk is about 5 minutes away from trans-vestigating Sabalenka and Swiatek. Disgusting and dim-witted.
And while we're at it, (what's left of) Sports Illustrated sucks for this headline.
www.si.com/onsi/serve/n...
And while we're at it, (what's left of) Sports Illustrated sucks for this headline.
www.si.com/onsi/serve/n...
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I love that they called a random 250 in Belgium the "European Open"
October 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I love that they called a random 250 in Belgium the "European Open"
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Valentin Vacherot completes the ultimate underdog story in Shanghai
• 1st ATP Tour and Masters 1000 Title
• Lowest Ranked Masters 1000 Champion in History
• From #204 to #40 in Rankings
• 3rd Qualifier to Win Masters 1000 Title
• Came From Set Down 6 Times in 9 Matches
📸 Andy Wong/AP
• 1st ATP Tour and Masters 1000 Title
• Lowest Ranked Masters 1000 Champion in History
• From #204 to #40 in Rankings
• 3rd Qualifier to Win Masters 1000 Title
• Came From Set Down 6 Times in 9 Matches
📸 Andy Wong/AP
October 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Valentin Vacherot completes the ultimate underdog story in Shanghai
• 1st ATP Tour and Masters 1000 Title
• Lowest Ranked Masters 1000 Champion in History
• From #204 to #40 in Rankings
• 3rd Qualifier to Win Masters 1000 Title
• Came From Set Down 6 Times in 9 Matches
📸 Andy Wong/AP
• 1st ATP Tour and Masters 1000 Title
• Lowest Ranked Masters 1000 Champion in History
• From #204 to #40 in Rankings
• 3rd Qualifier to Win Masters 1000 Title
• Came From Set Down 6 Times in 9 Matches
📸 Andy Wong/AP
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Vacherot and Rinderknech aren't only literal cousins.
Vacherot is a French name that means "person who takes care of cows".
Rinderknech is a German name that means "person who takes care of cattle."
Cowboy final in Shanghai.
Vacherot is a French name that means "person who takes care of cows".
Rinderknech is a German name that means "person who takes care of cattle."
Cowboy final in Shanghai.
October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Vacherot and Rinderknech aren't only literal cousins.
Vacherot is a French name that means "person who takes care of cows".
Rinderknech is a German name that means "person who takes care of cattle."
Cowboy final in Shanghai.
Vacherot is a French name that means "person who takes care of cows".
Rinderknech is a German name that means "person who takes care of cattle."
Cowboy final in Shanghai.
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When 99% of the time the answer we hear is effectively "I just focus on myself" -- I cannot even begin to articulate how refreshing and awesome this Jessica Pegula answer is:
October 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
When 99% of the time the answer we hear is effectively "I just focus on myself" -- I cannot even begin to articulate how refreshing and awesome this Jessica Pegula answer is:
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Solid match by Gauff, def. Paolini 6-4 6-3 and reaches the final at #WuhanOpen
Shaky start on the forehand side by Coco but it seems that Paolini played it too much, and put it into form, and didn't have a plan B once Coco got going.
Shaky start on the forehand side by Coco but it seems that Paolini played it too much, and put it into form, and didn't have a plan B once Coco got going.
October 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Solid match by Gauff, def. Paolini 6-4 6-3 and reaches the final at #WuhanOpen
Shaky start on the forehand side by Coco but it seems that Paolini played it too much, and put it into form, and didn't have a plan B once Coco got going.
Shaky start on the forehand side by Coco but it seems that Paolini played it too much, and put it into form, and didn't have a plan B once Coco got going.
Eleven service breaks in a row in Gauff-Paolini before Coco finally breaks Jasmine's return
October 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Eleven service breaks in a row in Gauff-Paolini before Coco finally breaks Jasmine's return