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Queen Vee: Venus Williams Redefines Tennis Longevity in D.C.

Rennae and Andrea are all over Washington DC, the kickoff to the US hardcourt swing. Starting with the inimitable Venus Williams—say that five times fast if you're German—who came out swinging against Peyton Stearns and notched her first tour-level win in two years, as well as check ins on Emma Radacanu, Taylor Fritz and Perennial dark horse Ben Shelton. Plus: in a bonus mini-episode, Rennae is live and direct with Canadian sensation Gabriel Diallo behind the scenes of the Citi Open.

July 23, 2025

Tennis Smells Different to Everybody

 In 1987, the Australian poet Clive James demanded that he be brought the sweat of Argentinian tennis icon Gabriela Sabatini, writing “For I know it tastes as pure as Malvern water, Though laced with bright bubbles like the acqua minerale.”

July 14, 2025

The True Tennis Heads of Wimbledon

Every year, a bunch of 20-somethings with national rankings make the data calls in SW19.

July 3, 2025

Wimbledon Picks by Your Obsessive Friend: Men’s Edition

I suppose it’s only fair we pay some attention to the men. Whilst some are convinced this is solely a two-horse race between the only true duo Sincaraz, sorry Raducaraz nation.

June 27, 2025

Wimbledon Picks by Your Obsessive Friend: Women’s Edition

I’m that friend who tries to tell you I haven’t put that much effort into my Wimbledon picks, when in reality I’ve been thinking about them since Carlitos hit that running FHDTL winner back on June 8. Let’s start with the women though, as—let’s be real—they are delivering at the moment.

June 27, 2025

No Obligation: Werner Bronkhorst on Art, Practice & Play

Werner Bronkhorst, a South African artist who shares his process so vividly on social media, has a unique view of play as both practice and philosophy. We caught up with Bronkhorst in London as he was finalizing a mini collection ahead of Wimbledon he is calling "Singles," and we had a conversation touching on tennis, canvas, social media and the deeply human urge to create.

June 26, 2025

Best of Both Worlds: Sydney Gawlik

"As the observer, it’s respecting those unseen acts of perseverance. I don’t know what it’s like to be in their shoes. But my effort to honor it is to document these moments of power and grace, preserving them in time."

June 9, 2025

What to Wear to Roland-Garros: A Dispatch from the Clay Runway 

Roland-Garros isn’t just a tennis tournament—it’s a style summit masquerading as sport.

June 4, 2025