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.

Serena Williams shot down rumors she was returning to tennis in a post to social media.

College Basketball

Matteo Berrettini helped lift Italy to the Davis Cup title.

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim the ATP Finals title.

Novak Djokovic won his 101st title at the Hellenic Championship in Athens.

Tennis

The tennis great has moved his family to Greece as he faces criticism in Serbia. Plus, Elena Rybakina’s WTA Finals win and the alleged photo op snub that followed.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are dominating the ATP Tour, with their rivalry reshaping tennis.

Tennis

The duo’s rivalry is ruling the sport. Plus, the scheduling challenges the tennis calendar presents.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to host a new ATP Masters 1000 event.

Tennis

The tournament will likely change the makeup of the already crowded calendar as players raise complaints about the season’s length.

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Tennis

The Dodgers star put on a masterclass in Game 4 of the NLCS, but how does his exceptional outing compare to the career highlights of tennis’s biggest names?

Holger Rune injured his Achilles during the semifinals of the Nordic Open.

Tennis

The sport’s grueling calendar is under renewed scrutiny after the 22-year-old injured his Achilles.

The Expos played their last game in Montreal in 2004.

MLB

The creators of the Netflix doc ‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’ talk about the cultural differences between Canadians and Americans at the heart of their film.

Peng Shuai largely disappeared from public view after accusing a senior Communist Party official of sexual assault in a 2021 post to Weibo.

Tennis

The WTA has returned to China, but there is little clarity on Peng’s whereabouts and well-being.

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

Tennis

Roger Federer is, of course, a shoo-in for the honor, but the other two player candidates are more complex cases.

Tennis's top players are seeking reform from the majors.

MMA

Team World defeated Team Europe at the 2025 Laver Cup.

Taylor Fritz defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6–3, 6–2 at the 2025 Laver Cup.