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Jon Wertheim

Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer L. Jon Wertheim is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in America.

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Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts to a point during her match against Danka Kovinic (MNE) on day seven of the French Open at Stade Roland-Garros.
Tennis

French Open Midterm Grades

By Jon Wertheim
Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Early Test at French Open, but How Far Will His Game Take Him?

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

After Months of Controversy, Novak Djokovic Is Back to Business at the French Open

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Rafael Nadal Is Happy to Wear the Crown

By Jon Wertheim
Iga Świątek celebrates a point during an Italian Open match.
Tennis

2022 French Open Seed Reports

By Jon Wertheim
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point
Tennis

It's Officially Carlos Alcaraz Season

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the net.
Tennis

Does Novak Djokovic Still Have His Best Stuff?

By Jon Wertheim
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WNBA

Q&A: Sue Bird on Likely Final Season, WNBA’s Evolution, More

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

A Few Thoughts on Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

By Jon Wertheim
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NBA

These Two Former NBA Players Won Gold for the USSR; Now They’re Trying to Save Kids From Russian Attack

By Jon Wertheim
Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
Tennis

Wimbledon’s Decision to Ban Russian and Belarusian Players Is Indefensible

By Jon Wertheim
Professional tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tennis

Is Stefanos Tsitsipas the Favorite In Paris?

By Jon Wertheim
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MMA

Q&A: Alexander Volkanovski Talks Latest Title Defense at UFC 273 and What's Next

By Jon Wertheim
Daniil Medvedev of Russia leaves Miami Open
Tennis

Wimbledon Shouldn’t Ban Russian Athletes

By Jon Wertheim
Carlos Alcaraz holds a trophy after winning the Miami Open.
Tennis

How Good Can Carlos Alcaraz Get?

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Is Tennis Boring Right Now?

By Jon Wertheim
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Olympics

Why the Sports World Doesn’t Miss Russia

By Jon Wertheim
Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
Tennis

How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Impacting Tennis

By Jon Wertheim
Ash Barty at 2021 U.S. Open
Tennis

Ash Barty’s Abrupt Retirement Is All About Her Authenticity

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Alex Dolgopolov, From ATP to Defending Ukraine: ‘Maybe I’ll Be Killed, Maybe I Have to Kill’

By Jon Wertheim
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MMA

Q&A: Israel Adesanya Peels Back His Many Layers

By Jon Wertheim
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a forehand during the singles match against Andrea Petkovic of Germany, at Summer Set tennis tournament ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
Tennis

Should Tennis Players Get Ranking-Protected Mental Health Breaks?

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

On and Off the Court, Venus Williams’s Work Is Not Done

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

We Should Put Naomi Osaka’s Well-Being First, Not Take Sides in a Mental Health Debate

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

The ATP’s Failure to Discipline Alexander Zverev is a Disgrace

By Jon Wertheim
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MMA

Inside Tito Ortiz’s Tumultuous Term Governing His Hometown

By Jon Wertheim and Josh Gross
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College Basketball

Dean and Bob: A Basketball Bromance

By Jon Wertheim
A view of the ATP Tour logo on the Center Court net as an official ball is in play during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center.
Tennis

How Is the Tennis World Responding to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?

By Jon Wertheim
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NFL

Marvin Lewis on the Brian Flores Lawsuit and the Future of Black Coaches, Including Himself

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Will Roger Federer Pass His Rivals Again?

By Jon Wertheim
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College Basketball

Dickie V Can’t Be Silenced

By Jon Wertheim
Sep 12, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a forehand against Daniil Medvedev of Russia (not pictured) in the men's singles final on day fourteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Tennis

Novak Djokovic Is Still Making Bad Decisions

By Jon Wertheim
Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina celebrates winning a game in the third set against Novak Djokovic of Serbia (not pictured) in the men's final on day fourteen of the 2018 U.S. Open tennis tournament
Tennis

Saying Farewell to Juan Martin del Potro

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Was the 2022 Australian Open a Disaster or a Triumph?

By Jon Wertheim
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NFL

Super Bowl LVI Is Likely Al Michaels’s NBC Swan Song—and His Last Game on TV

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

In Praise of the Unshakeable Rafael Nadal

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

From Career-Threatening Injury to The GOAT Debate, Nadal Is The Comeback King

By Jon Wertheim
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) greets fans after beating the Philadelphia Eagles 31-15 in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game.
NFL

Tom Brady, In His Own Words

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Ashleigh Barty Won the Australian Open. What Will She Do Next?

By Chris Almeida and Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Nadal Turning the Great Debate On Its Head at Australian Open

By Jon Wertheim and Chris Almeida
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Tennis

Rafael Nadal Inching Toward Record Slam at Australian Open, But a New Rival Looms

By Jon Wertheim
Ashleigh Barty of Australia hits to Shelby Rogers of the USA on day six of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Tennis

Australian Open Midterm Grades: Ash Barty Dominates, TV Coverage Falters

By Jon Wertheim
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College

The Real Scandal of Varsity Blues

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Mailbag: Who's the Men's Singles Favorite Now?

By Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Novak Djokovic vs. Australia: A Series of Unfortunate Events

By Chris Almeida and Jon Wertheim
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Tennis

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open Might Already Be Over

By Chris Almeida and Jon Wertheim
Defending men's champion Serbia's Novak Djokovic practices on Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.
Tennis

2022 Australian Open Seed Reports

By Jon Wertheim
Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Mailbag: New and Veteran Players Win Titles Ahead of Australian Open

By Jon Wertheim
Novak Djokovic
Tennis

Novak Djokovic Has Been Allowed Into Australia ... For Now

By Chris Almeida and Jon Wertheim
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after kicking a field goal during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.
NFL

Q&A: The Highs, Lows and Doinks of Modern NFL Kicking

By Jon Wertheim