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Remembering Bob Tignor—uncle, tennis player, Philly sports lover and Princeton professor—as his beloved Tigers try their luck in the Sweet 16

Remembering Bob Tignor—uncle, tennis player, Philly sports lover and Princeton professor—as his beloved Tigers try their luck in the Sweet 16

Is there a moment from your sports-fan past that you wish you could take back? When you reacted to a loss in a way that makes you cringe now? Mine came early, when I was 12. It was the July 4th weekend of 1981, and I was on the couch

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Rafael Nadal’s 912 straight weeks in the Top 10 says as much about his game as any of his other records
Facts & Stats

Rafael Nadal’s 912 straight weeks in the Top 10 says as much about his game as any of his other records

Fourteen Roland Garros titles obviously says a lot about Rafa; 18 straight years in the Top 10 might say even more.

By Steve Tignor Mar 23, 2023
Three to See, Miami Open Day 3: Sonego vs. Thiem; Azarenka vs. Giorgi; Rybakina vs. Kalinskaya
Miami, USA

Three to See, Miami Open Day 3: Sonego vs. Thiem; Azarenka vs. Giorgi; Rybakina vs. Kalinskaya

Before each day's play in Miami, we'll preview three must-see matches.

By Steve Tignor Mar 23, 2023
Miami Open Men's Preview: Has the Carlos Alcaraz part of the season begun?
Miami, USA

Miami Open Men's Preview: Has the Carlos Alcaraz part of the season begun?

We explore the Spaniard's chances of completing the Sunshine Double, and the players with the best chance of stopping his title defense.

By Steve Tignor Mar 21, 2023
Miami Open Women's Preview: Bianca Andreescu, and everyone else, gets a second chance
Miami, USA

Miami Open Women's Preview: Bianca Andreescu, and everyone else, gets a second chance

Is Elena Rybakina ready for the Sunshine Double? Can Iga Swiatek get back on track?

By Steve Tignor Mar 20, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz said he needed to be “perfect” to beat Daniil Medvedev—and he succeeded
Indian Wells, USA

Carlos Alcaraz said he needed to be “perfect” to beat Daniil Medvedev—and he succeeded

On the Spaniard’s return to No. 1, thanks to an Indian Wells title, and his still-improving game.

By Steve Tignor Mar 20, 2023
Men's Final Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev Part 2 couldn’t come at a better time
Indian Wells, USA

Men's Final Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev Part 2 couldn’t come at a better time

The past two US Open men's champs clash in Sunday's Indian Wells final, as the teen guns for world No. 1 and the No. 5 seed seeks a 20th successive win.

By Steve Tignor Mar 19, 2023