INSIDE TENNIS

HOWARD'S END: Tennis Loses an Iconic Journalist. Our remembrance. insidetennis.com/2026/05/howard…

French Open Preview — The Quiet Tyranny of Jannik Sinner. Carlos is hurt, the GOAT is old, the challengers are wobbly. Enter Jannik Sinner – the silent virtuoso whose suffocating geometry keeps tightening the jaws of the vise. insidetennis.com/2026/05/french…

Broadcasters John & Patrick McEnroe say TNT is "the greatest company ever" because there are no meetings. "The key is to have some fun, be loose & take it where it goes."

John McEnroe says the best bet to beat Sinner in Paris is the weather.

JASON COLLINS RIP – BEING DIFFERENT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD: My 2013 commentary on tennis' response to the gay groundbreaker coming out & the transformative role of sports. insidetennis.com/2013/05/jason-…

The Quiet Engine of American Tennis: Reflections on the low-profile driving force of US tennis insidetennis.com/2026/05/the-qu…

Writer Scott Ostler has stepped aside. My favorite Ostler tennis line came after Martina Navratilova lost her dog: “Martina was beside herself — which, come to think of it, would make a hell of a doubles team.”

A GOOD DAY FOR SINNERS IN CALIFORNIA: Jannik Sinner wins the crystal glass trophy in Indian Wells, and the movie Sinners takes home four golden statuettes in L.A. #BNPParibas #Oscars

CRAZY GOOD! Aryna Sabalenka on the intensity that fuels her: “Sometimes my emotions are crazy, but that’s who I am.” #BNPParibasOpen

Indian Wells delivers thunderous classic. Sabalenka vs. Rybakina. Aryna saves championship point & seals stunning comeback win. Tennis at full roar @BNPParibasOpen. Our story. insidetennis.com/2026/03/sabale…

Last year, another African American, Asia Muhammad, teamed with the Netherlands Demi Schuurs, to win the Indian Wells doubles championships.

Since Serena won Indian Wells in 2001—just before the Williams family’s 14-year boycott—no African-American had won a singles or doubles title here until Taylor Townsend’s feel good women’s doubles win today. Chanda Rubin won doubles in 1996. #BNPParibasOpen

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Learner Tien was last US man standing/youngest IW quarterfinalist since coach Chang & scored Top-10 win over Shelton/Today Sinner offered 6-1, 6-2 rite of passage, reality check. Still Tien at career-hi No. 21. Pegula now lone American left. #BNPParibasOpen

#DJOKOVIC falls falls to Jack Draper in epic 3-set #IndianWells instant classic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) at #BNPParibasOpen My in-depth appreciation of Novak the 38-year old wonder who defies time. The Blade and the Hand. insidetennis.com/2026/01/novak-…

LOVE - TENNIS STYLE: Norrie proposed by an African waterhole w crocs nearby. Pat McEnroe faked a ski injury before asking the big question. Legend has it Kim Clijsters hurt her wrist lifting the giant ring Hewitt gave her. Venus’ advice: Marriage is tough, you have to listen.

Two tiebreaks. A roaring crowd. And a teenager who pushed Sinner to the edge at the #BNPParibasOpen. In February I spoke with João Fonseca about Federer, meditation, maturity & the expectations surrounding him. My interview with the Boy from Ipanema. insidetennis.com/2026/03/the-bo…

A Brazilian takes on a Sinner. Venus partners a Christian. A hint of theology in the desert. Translation: João Fonseca vs. Jannik Sinner tomorrow at 6 p.m., while Venus Williams will play mixed doubles with Christian Harrison at the #BNPParibasOpen.

"Alcaraz & Sinner could win 20 Slams in a row and that's not crazy to say that." – Sam Querrey @BNPParibasOpen

2022 #IndianWells champ Tayor Fritz falls to fellow Californian Alex Michelsen and 2025 Champ Mirra Andreeva loses to Kateřina Siniaková at #BNPParibasOpen - Djokovic reaches 4th rd. for 1x since 2017, will play 2025 Champ Draper. Norrie, Hijikata & Pegula also win.

COCO OUT: After losing 7 games in row to Eala, Gauff withdraws when down 6-2, 2-0. Alexendra the Great thru to 3rd rd. at #BNPParibasOpen #IndianWells