Opinion pieces by Cheryl Murray.
Jannik Sinner pulled out of the U.S. Open last Friday with a bad right knee. That alone would be plenty of big news for the U.S. Open. It isn’t close to all of it. Carlos Alcaraz’s return is another headliner. […]
Cincinnati began on August 13, the same day Montreal ended. Sinner withdrew on August 9 with a troublesome right knee, and Alcaraz with the wrist that has kept him sidelined since April. […]
Rafael Jodar is currently sitting 11th in the race to the Nitto ATP Finals, 121 points behind No. 8 Ben Shelton for the last spot. If you just asked “so what?” then allow me to enlighten you. Jodar turned pro on December 30, 2025. […]
The Grandstand had an outstanding time in Gstaad last week. I was on the ground among Rolexes, Ferraris, Birkins, and Chanel. Where classic Porsches, comfort fondue, and dudes in flying squirrel suits collide. […]
I just came from the Swiss Open second-round match between Lorenzo Sonego and Raphael Collignon. If you are a new fan or take a casual/passing interest in tennis, you probably don’t know those players. […]
Cheryl is in the Swiss Alps ready for a week of beautiful views and great tennis. Check back for the latest on-the-ground reporting and insider tidbits. […]
Let’s talk about “Rafa,” the inspiring, emotional Netflix documentary. I followed Nadal’s entire career over what I am now convinced will be considered the golden age of tennis. I remember his first win over Roger Federer in Miami in 2004. […]
I’ve had the World Cup on in the background for the better part of three weeks now, and the screen is crawling with greatness. Lionel Messi, 39 years old and still bending matches to his will for reigning champion Argentina. […]
NONE of this tempest should be laid at the feet of Balogun or the US Men’s National Team. They did not mishandle the situation. Balogun was professional and gracious when he was issued the red card. […]
I’ve been mulling the Serena Williams comeback since her Wimbledon wild card was announced. There’s a LOT going on there. First, Serena is 44 years old. Ordinarily I’d be questioning the wisdom of bestowing a wild card on an athlete who is that far past her prime. […]
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