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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.

Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in straight sets to claim his second Wimbledon title.
Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Nears Perfection in Wimbledon Title Defense

The 21-year-old dismantled Novak Djokovic in a 147-minute masterclass to clinch his fourth major championship.

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Today, Moses's main focus is his campaign against doping in sports.
Olympics

Track Icon Edwin Moses Is Taking on a New Challenge: Keeping His Sport Clean

The hurdling hero has channeled the dedication and dominance from his days on the track into a crusade against doping.

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Djokovic addressed the Wimbledon crowd after his straight-set victory over Holger Rune.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Novak Djokovic’s Message to the Wimbledon Crowd Makes Waves

Jon Wertheim breaks down the No. 2 seed’s remarks. Plus, Emma Navarro’s star turn and Ons Jabeur’s future. 

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Curry won the 2023 American Century Championship, hitting a hole-in-one in his charge to victory.
Golf

How a Lull in the Sports Calendar Created a One-of-a-Kind Event

Celebrities and athletes clamor to be a part of the American Century Championship every year, with the competition now a cornerstone of pop culture.

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Navarro knocked out Osaka and Gauff to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
Tennis

Wimbledon Midterm Grades: Jannik Sinner, Emma Navarro Earn Top Marks

The top-ranked men’s players are holding their own, while a group of unsuspecting contenders upends the women’s draw.

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Sabalenka pulled out of Wimbledon with a shoulder injury, opening up the draw.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Wimbledon Withdrawals Shake Up the Draw

Andy Murray and Aryna Sabalenka are among those who have pulled out of the tournament, leaving a band of lucky losers in their wake.

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Swiatek has yet to advance beyond the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
Tennis

2024 Wimbledon Women’s Seed Report: It’s Iga Świątek's Trophy to Lose

The French Open champion looks to solve the riddle of grass, while Coco Gauff hopes to overcome the world No. 1.

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Alcaraz and Sinner have cultivated a budding rivalry, with the Spaniard winning their last matchup at the French Open.
Tennis

2024 Wimbledon Men's Seed Report: Here Comes the Next Generation

Novak Djokovic faces a tough road following knee surgery, leaving the door open for a Carlos Alcaraz repeat.

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Jabeur will miss the Olympics, citing the change in surfaces as one of the factors in her decision to skip the Paris Games.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Why Stars Are Withdrawing From the Olympics

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Nadal has won Wimbledon twice (2008 and '10).
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon Record, Roger Federer's Commencement Address and More

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Nelson spent 24 years with the Mavericks.
NBA

A Maverick in Exile, Donnie Nelson Watches Dallas’s NBA Finals Run From Afar

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Alcaraz won the third major of his career at the 2024 French Open.

Tennis Mailbag: Putting Carlos Alcaraz’s and Iga Świątek’s French Open Wins in Perspective

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