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Tennis Mailbag: Should Venus Williams Keep Getting Wild Cards?

The 46-year-old is set to compete at the U.S. Open, instigating a conversation about major wild cards. Plus, Masters 1000s dysfunction and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

Tennis Mailbag: What’s Next for Serena Williams, Iga Świątek and Ben Shelton After Wimbledon

For some, the All England Club presented more questions than answers.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Tennis Still Doesn’t Know How to Handle Alexander Zverev

The German star finally won his first major title at Roland Garros, bringing to light his complicated place in the sport. Plus, the Rafael Nadal documentary, Jannik Sinner’s place in history and more in this week’s mailbag.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10

US Open kicks off with star names chasing history and fresh titles

Less than a week after competing in the revamped mixed doubles event, some of the world’s top tennis players – Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Gaël Monfils and Iga Swiatek – will start their quests for the US Open singles crown.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2025

Tennis Mailbag: Eugenie Bouchard’s Retirement Puts Career in Perspective

The 31-year-old, who lifted Canadian tennis to new heights, bid farewell to the sport in her home country. Plus, schedule debate, social media parody and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6, 2025

Tennis Mailbag: Where Naomi Osaka Goes From Here

The four-time major champion announced that she had parted ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou following middling results. Will the change spur a career renaissance?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2025

Tennis Mailbag: 2025 Australian Open Brings Rivalries, Drama and More Upsets

Daniil Medvedev’s meltdown and Danielle Collins’s squabble with the Aussie fans made headlines, while Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek keep rolling.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 22, 2025

Tennis Mailbag: 2025 Australian Open Brings Upsets and Impressive Veteran Showings

João Fonseca cruised past Andrey Rublev and Alex Michelsen toppled Stefanos Tsitsipas while Gaël Monfils held off Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15, 2025

Tennis Mailbag: Revisiting the Disappearance of Peng Shuai

Three years later, there is still no satisfying answer to the Chinese tennis player’s whereabouts and well-being.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2024

Tennis Mailbag: Coco Gauff Is in Need of a Post-U.S. Open Reset

The American can look to Aryna Sabalenka as she regroups following a shaky showing at Flushing Meadows. Plus, Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal, soaring ticket prices and more from the major.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2024