Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) 2 Points From a 3:33 am Thriller Ben Shelton's five-set upset of Carlos Alcaraz gave us one of the most compelling matches of this year's US Open, including a pair of points worth another look. The first came during an incredible opening-set tiebreak that Alcaraz eventually won, while the second showcased Shelton's...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) 6 US Open Points Worth a Replay Despite plenty of rain, the US Open is off to an entertaining start with no shortage of highlight reels. Tommy Paul went around the net before taking a tumble, Gael Monfils pulled off a flying forehand winner on his 40th birthday, Carlos Alcaraz looked sharp in his return, and Alex Eala, Emma...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) Federer & Roddick Turn Back the Clock Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium this week for an exhibition that brought back plenty of nostalgia. He beat longtime rival Andy Roddick 6-3 in singles before teaming up with John McEnroe for doubles against Roddick and Andre Agassi. Federer hasn't played at the US Open...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) Anisimova's Mystery Drink Amanda Anisimova had commentators doing a double-take in Cincinnati when she started sipping a foamy, amber-colored drink that looked suspiciously like a beer. After some entertaining on-air speculation, a courtside camera operator confirmed she'd simply asked for a Red Bull. Anisimova went on to...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. Before jumping in, a quick heads up that I'll be out next week for a summer trip with family. I'll pick things back up on Friday, August 21st. Thanks so much for your continued support! 1.) Draper's Return Ends in Tears Jack Draper's return in Montreal captured the highs and lows of his season in a single match. On one point,...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) Blockx's Brilliant Fake Drop Shot Alexander Blockx looked headed for defeat in Estoril, trailing Luciano Darderi 5-7, 2-5 before saving match point and somehow battling back to reach his first ATP final. The comeback alone was remarkable, but one point in particular stood out—a perfectly disguised fake drop shot that...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) The WTA's New DNA Policy The WTA announced its most significant eligibility change in decades this week, requiring all players to undergo a one-time genetic test for the SRY gene before competing on tour or at the majors. The policy takes effect immediately, with the WTA covering the cost of testing. Reactions were swift,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) Djokovic at a Crossroads? Prime Video released the first trailer for Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter, a new documentary arriving August 20. Directed by The Last Dance filmmaker Jason Hehir, it combines behind-the-scenes access with interviews from Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, and others. The...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Five Point Friday ✦ For TennisCompanion Members ✦ Hi there, Here's your roundup of the five most interesting things I'm enjoying or thinking about this week in tennis. 1.) The Point of Wimbledon? Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina gave Wimbledon one of its best rallies of the fortnight during their five-set fourth-round match. It had everything: a desperate stretch to reach a drop shot, a recovery smash from deep in the court, and a diving finish at the net that had the...
2 months ago • 3 min read