How can the behind-closed-doors US Open improve its atmosphere? – Match Points excerpt

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and New York Times writer Ben Rothenberg give their thoughts on how the US Open tournament organisers are trying to create some noise and buzz in empty stands.

Is winning the 2020 US Open the same achievement as winning any other Grand Slam? – Match Points excerpt

In the latest edition of Match Points, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and New York Times journalist Ben Rothenberg discuss whether this year’s US Open champions will forever have an asterisk next to their names.

Should the 2020 US Open still take place? – Match Points #8

In Episode 8 of Match Points, Josh Cohen guides Marion Bartoli, Noah Rubin and Ben Rothenberg through a discussion on the 2020 US Open. Should it still happen despite coronavirus problems in the United States?

Should the 2020 US Open be cancelled? – Match Points #7

In episode 7 of Match Points, Josh Cohen guides Marion Bartoli, Noah Rubin and Ben Rothenberg through a discussion on the 2020 US Open. Should it happen and, if it is held, what precautions should be taken?

Doubles money, US Open and more: Let’s talk! – Match Points #5

In episode 5 of Match Points, Josh Cohen guides Marion Bartoli, Noah Rubin and Ben Rothenberg through a discussion on prize money in doubles, the wisdom of playing the US Open and Cincinnati in the same city and more.

Should New York be trying to host Cincinnati and the US Open this year?

The US Open and Cincinnati Masters could be consolidated into one event to be played in New York at the end of the summer. In Match Points Episode #5 Marion Bartoli, Noah Rubin and Ben Rothenberg debate whether it is a good idea.

Should tennis scrap the 2020 season now and prepare for 2021? – Match Points excerpt

In episode 4 of Tennis Majors’ exclusive show, Match Points, Marion Bartoli, Noah Rubin and Ben Rothenberg discuss whether tennis should call off 2020 now and start preparing for 2021 instead.

Was Rafael Nadal right to call out Novak Djokovic on vaccination issue? – Match Points #4

In episode 4 of Match Points, Josh Cohen guides Marion Bartoli, Noah Rubin and Ben Rothenberg through a discussion of Novak Djokovic’s anti-vaccine stance and the future of tennis in 2020.

When should tennis come back? – Match Points excerpt

Match Points is a talk show about tennis, hosted by Josh Cohen for Tennis Majors. In this extract, Josh asks journalist Ben Rothenberg when might be the right time for professional tennis to return.

Should tennis be more like basketball? “Too much of a distraction,” says Match Points panel

Frances Tiafoe’s recent idea to boost crowd interaction gets pretty short shrift

Why Djokovic is built differently, satisfaction and disappointment at the Australian Open – Match Points #42

In the latest episode of Match Points, our panel discuss the Australian Open, from Novak Djokovic’s 10th title to Aryna Sabalenka, the new champion on the women’s side.

‘It’s tough to be happy with Nadal or Ruud’ – Match Points panel on Australian Open disappointments

Two of the favourites for the men’s singles titles fell early on in Melbourne – and the Match Points panel were not impressed

Why Djokovic is “just built differently”, satisfaction and disappointment in Melbourne – Match Points #44 podcast edition

In the latest episode of Match Points, our panel discuss the Australian Open, from Novak Djokovic’s 10th title to Aryna Sabalenka, the new champion on the women’s side.

How many slams can Alcaraz win and rating Serena’s performance – Match Points #42 podcast edition

In the latest episode of Match Points, our panel discuss the US Open, from Serena Williams’ farewell to Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, the new champions.

Prize money at ATP events is 75 percent higher than WTA events in 2022: Financial Times

Women continue to earn far lesser than men when it comes to non-Grand Slam tournaments, and the current gap is the widest in over two decades

Halep should open Wimbledon play on Tuesday, suggests Ash Barty’s coach

Craig Tyzzer, the long-time former coach of Ash Barty, believes Halep is the perfect choice and indicates that her team may have requested the AELTC for the same

“Rafa is fine, the treatment is working, he will be one of the favourites” – Uncle Toni on Nadal ahead of Wimbledon

Nadal, who practiced at Wimbledon on Monday, plays Stan Wawrinka at an exhibition event in London on Wednesday

“I’m going to be a father!” Nadal confirms baby news

Some more wonderful news coming out of Rafael Nadal’s latest press conference

“Right now, Swiatek is so much better than anybody else that she’s going to be like the Big 3 in their greatest days” (Carole Bouchard in Match Points)

In the latest episode of Match Points, tennis journalist Carole Bouchard urges the rest of the field on the WTA Tour to step up and make things difficult for Swiatek

Days after foot treatment, Nadal practices on grass in Mallorca

With two weeks to go for Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal hit the practice courts in Mallorca for the first time since his historic 14th French Open triumph

Nadal’s incredible achievement and the high price he paid with his body – and the problem of night sessions at Roland-Garros – Match Points #39

In the latest episode of Match Points, the main topic of discussion is Rafael Nadal, his amazing Grand Slam winning record – and what he might do next after exacerbating his troublesome chronic foot injury