Jon Wertheim

Jon Wertheim

Joined: Jan 12, 2010

Jon Wertheim is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and has been part of the full-time SI writing staff since 1997, largely focusing on the tennis beat , sports business and social issues, and enterprise journalism. In addition to his work at SI, he is a correspondent for "60 Minutes" and a commentator for The Tennis Channel. He has authored 11 books and has been honored with two Emmys, numerous writing and investigative journalism awards, and the Eugene Scott Award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Wertheim is a longtime member of the New York Bar Association (retired), the International Tennis Writers Association and the Writers Guild of America. He has a bachelor's in history from Yale University and received a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in New York City with his wife, who is a divorce mediator and adjunct law professor. They have two children.

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Roger Federer headlines the International Tennis Hall of Fame nominees for 2026.

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MMA

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Tennis

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Tennis

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Tennis

What role does politics play in covering sports? Plus, should the Laver Cup evolve to include women?

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Tennis

The duo’s dominance underscores the beauty of competition. Plus, why the USTA’s directive around President Trump’s U.S. Open appearance is problematic.

Aryna Sabalenka defended her title at the 2025 U.S. Open, defeating American Amanda Anisimova in the final.

Tennis

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Tennis

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Tennis

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