Tom Jones 🏳️🌈
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Master of Film. Writing things about tennis on Popcorn Tennis and Welcome to Wombledon on Substack. Non-binary, please use They/Them :)
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Social media has destroyed the fabric of civilization buts it’s also helped me a lot personally
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Social media has destroyed the fabric of civilization buts it’s also helped me a lot personally
One of the very best performances I've ever seen from Mussetti. That drop shot was on fire all match- insane how effective it was almost EVERY single time he used it. Punished Zverev's comically deep positioning so well. Obviously was super clutch but it felt comfortable in set 2
May 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
One of the very best performances I've ever seen from Mussetti. That drop shot was on fire all match- insane how effective it was almost EVERY single time he used it. Punished Zverev's comically deep positioning so well. Obviously was super clutch but it felt comfortable in set 2
Iga winning Madrid/Rome B2B in this new 2-week Masters format will increasingly be looked back on as one of the most impressive achievements on tour I think. The physical grind and toll of clay court tennis is so tough, and even if you're playing well you can still hit the wall.
May 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Iga winning Madrid/Rome B2B in this new 2-week Masters format will increasingly be looked back on as one of the most impressive achievements on tour I think. The physical grind and toll of clay court tennis is so tough, and even if you're playing well you can still hit the wall.
Decided to go out on a beautiful, scenic walk this evening instead of watching Sabalenka-Zheng under the assumption Sabalenka would win comfortably...what happened there???
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Decided to go out on a beautiful, scenic walk this evening instead of watching Sabalenka-Zheng under the assumption Sabalenka would win comfortably...what happened there???
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Feel like Alcaraz aiming a backhand down the middle of the court and missing it five feet long anyway is this generation's version of Federer shanking a forehand.
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Feel like Alcaraz aiming a backhand down the middle of the court and missing it five feet long anyway is this generation's version of Federer shanking a forehand.
I think at least half of the career highlights I've seen from Fedal matches are Federer coming to the net off a decent approach shot and Nadal hitting a great passing shot every time. Like surely at some point you just think maybe stop doing the thing he keeps punishing me for.
April 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I think at least half of the career highlights I've seen from Fedal matches are Federer coming to the net off a decent approach shot and Nadal hitting a great passing shot every time. Like surely at some point you just think maybe stop doing the thing he keeps punishing me for.
Win 1/23 for Iga Swiatek's clay season 🫡
April 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Win 1/23 for Iga Swiatek's clay season 🫡
Watching Alcaraz this week has felt quite like seeing him in the latter stages of Roland Garros last year. Not always playing particularly clean or "good" tennis, but doing enough to get over the line. The exact thing he needed coming off a difficult Sunshine Double frankly.
April 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Watching Alcaraz this week has felt quite like seeing him in the latter stages of Roland Garros last year. Not always playing particularly clean or "good" tennis, but doing enough to get over the line. The exact thing he needed coming off a difficult Sunshine Double frankly.
Fabulous win for Mussetti, but got to be said that was a very winnable match for Tsitsipas. Should have broken in the third set when he had 4 break points in one game. Felt like he had control until too many cheap errors let Mussetti build momentum.
April 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Fabulous win for Mussetti, but got to be said that was a very winnable match for Tsitsipas. Should have broken in the third set when he had 4 break points in one game. Felt like he had control until too many cheap errors let Mussetti build momentum.
Just tuned in to Dimitrov vs AdM...is Grigor injured? I assume Grigor is injured.
April 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just tuned in to Dimitrov vs AdM...is Grigor injured? I assume Grigor is injured.
That wasn't the highest quality or most consistent match you'll ever see, but what fun Fils-Alcaraz was. The highlights will make for a great watch if nothing else. Mighty impressed with how Alcaraz calmed his frustrations and found his best stuff in the biggest moments. Good win
April 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
That wasn't the highest quality or most consistent match you'll ever see, but what fun Fils-Alcaraz was. The highlights will make for a great watch if nothing else. Mighty impressed with how Alcaraz calmed his frustrations and found his best stuff in the biggest moments. Good win
Brilliant racket break by Fils btw. The throw breaks it, but that creativity to step on it to really get that snap? You can't teach that.
April 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Brilliant racket break by Fils btw. The throw breaks it, but that creativity to step on it to really get that snap? You can't teach that.
Carlos Alcaraz, man. He can be so frustrating at times and be a rough watch, but within him is that ability to produce truly incredible things in the biggest moments. I might not win as efficiently or easily as, say, Sinner, but win he still does. Incredible way to take set 2.
April 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Carlos Alcaraz, man. He can be so frustrating at times and be a rough watch, but within him is that ability to produce truly incredible things in the biggest moments. I might not win as efficiently or easily as, say, Sinner, but win he still does. Incredible way to take set 2.
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I don't think we talk enough about the effect of art on us. I can see one drawing I really really like and I'll be happy for the rest of the day I'm not exaggerating. Your art makes someone feel that way. Your art makes someone happy. Your art helps someone get through the day.
April 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I don't think we talk enough about the effect of art on us. I can see one drawing I really really like and I'll be happy for the rest of the day I'm not exaggerating. Your art makes someone feel that way. Your art makes someone happy. Your art helps someone get through the day.
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Occasionally I remember I'm a tennis writer (and that i can post on here). Wrote about Swiatek vs Andreeva match at Indian Wells, tying it to some wider feelings about how we analyse tennis (mental vs tactical approach). Please enjoy!!
Occasionally I remember I'm a tennis writer (and that i can post on here). Wrote about Swiatek vs Andreeva match at Indian Wells, tying it to some wider feelings about how we analyse tennis (mental vs tactical approach). Please enjoy!!
Anatomy of a Loss
Reflecting on Swiatek vs Andreeva and how we analyse a tennis match
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April 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Occasionally I remember I'm a tennis writer (and that i can post on here). Wrote about Swiatek vs Andreeva match at Indian Wells, tying it to some wider feelings about how we analyse tennis (mental vs tactical approach). Please enjoy!!
Occasionally I remember I'm a tennis writer (and that i can post on here). Wrote about Swiatek vs Andreeva match at Indian Wells, tying it to some wider feelings about how we analyse tennis (mental vs tactical approach). Please enjoy!!
Sabalenka is probably the best all court player right now, but on a fast hard court she really is pretty much unstoppable. Probably should have won even more comfortably today! Brilliant watch.
March 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sabalenka is probably the best all court player right now, but on a fast hard court she really is pretty much unstoppable. Probably should have won even more comfortably today! Brilliant watch.
Really fun to watch Sabalenka paint the lines and then still look really annoyed after winning the point.
March 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Really fun to watch Sabalenka paint the lines and then still look really annoyed after winning the point.
Ostapenko and Anisimova losing Round 1 of Dubai shows just how hard it is to go again after a deep run in a tournament the week after.
Rly makes you appreciate when players can do well in B2B weeks at any level, and especially appreciate top players doing this all year long!
Rly makes you appreciate when players can do well in B2B weeks at any level, and especially appreciate top players doing this all year long!
February 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Ostapenko and Anisimova losing Round 1 of Dubai shows just how hard it is to go again after a deep run in a tournament the week after.
Rly makes you appreciate when players can do well in B2B weeks at any level, and especially appreciate top players doing this all year long!
Rly makes you appreciate when players can do well in B2B weeks at any level, and especially appreciate top players doing this all year long!
Considering what a shit ride of it Anisimova has had in the past 5 or 6 years, it is nice to see her get a big title. Could see more coming her way in the future too, such a great ball striker
February 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Considering what a shit ride of it Anisimova has had in the past 5 or 6 years, it is nice to see her get a big title. Could see more coming her way in the future too, such a great ball striker
Going to bookmark that one for the WTA match of the week @nickcartertennis.bsky.social 😉
February 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Going to bookmark that one for the WTA match of the week @nickcartertennis.bsky.social 😉
Hard to know what to say here but beyond anything else I just hope that Elena is OK and can cut ties with him.
The WTA has completed their investigation into Stefano Vukov and has decided to keep his suspension in place.
There are pretty ugly implications to this situation, so I've been reluctant to post about every update like it's a sport result. But, this is not great for anybody, especially Rybakina.
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There are pretty ugly implications to this situation, so I've been reluctant to post about every update like it's a sport result. But, this is not great for anybody, especially Rybakina.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Hard to know what to say here but beyond anything else I just hope that Elena is OK and can cut ties with him.
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The USTA's choice to turn the U.S. Open mixed doubles draw into an exhibition sideshow the week before the main draw begins is absolutely infuriating and demeaning to tennis players and fans alike. 🎾
February 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The USTA's choice to turn the U.S. Open mixed doubles draw into an exhibition sideshow the week before the main draw begins is absolutely infuriating and demeaning to tennis players and fans alike. 🎾
This is the first time the world number 1 has ever lost their first match in Doha! Great match from Alexandrova. Probably could have won it earlier, pretty consistently had her chances on Sabalenka's serve all match. Great ball striking from both.
February 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is the first time the world number 1 has ever lost their first match in Doha! Great match from Alexandrova. Probably could have won it earlier, pretty consistently had her chances on Sabalenka's serve all match. Great ball striking from both.
Its the weekends like this that are why I love this stretch of the season. Finals and semifinals everywhere but all at different times. Went from watching Rotterdam to Doha to Dallas all in one stretch of afternoon and evening. Beauty of tennis.
February 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Its the weekends like this that are why I love this stretch of the season. Finals and semifinals everywhere but all at different times. Went from watching Rotterdam to Doha to Dallas all in one stretch of afternoon and evening. Beauty of tennis.
Extremely impressive from start to finish from Shapovalov today. Every time he was under pressure on serve he came in clutch with a big winner, a huge serve or some magic like that volley in the last game. Pretty hard to beat when he plays that cleanly. Wonderful match, lovely to see him winning!
February 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Extremely impressive from start to finish from Shapovalov today. Every time he was under pressure on serve he came in clutch with a big winner, a huge serve or some magic like that volley in the last game. Pretty hard to beat when he plays that cleanly. Wonderful match, lovely to see him winning!