Pat Benson

Pat Benson

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Pat Benson covers professional tennis for Serve on Sports Illustrated, reporting on ATP and WTA events worldwide. From Challenger tournaments to Grand Slams, he brings readers in-depth coverage, daily recaps, and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. With a decade of experience in sports journalism, Pat is recognized as a trusted voice in tennis media. You can contact him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot to face Jannik Sinner in the Monte-Carlo Masters final.

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Bublik in the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Aryna Sabalenka will miss the 2026 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final.

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Coco Gauff posted an 8-minute TikTok video addressing criticism of her personal appearance and sticking up for other black females.

Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

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Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing defeat and an even worse moment of sportsmanship at the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Carlos Alcaraz said he will lose the ATP World No. 1 ranking.

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Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged the uphill battle he faces this clay court season and that he will likely lose the ATP World No. 1 ranking.

Joao Fonseca stunned in his opening match at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

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Match recap, quotes, and video highlights from Joao Fonseca's first-round victory at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Carlos Alcaraz is gearing up for an important clay court season.

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Carlos Alcaraz discussed his mindset, preparation, and strategy for the 2026 clay court season.

Jannik Sinner discussed his preparation for clay court season.

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Jannik Sinner explained his preparation for a longer clay court season starting with the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard lost his coach to Iga Swiatek.

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard explained to a French newspaper how he found out Francisco Roig had left him to coach Iga Swiatek.

Jannik Sinner has opened up about his life in a new YouTube series.

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Jannik Sinner revealed the two happiest moments in his tennis career in a new YouTube series.

Carlos Alcaraz looks to defend his title at the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Round-by-round projects for Carlos Alcaraz as he looks to defend his title at the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Novak Djokovic is among many ATP stars to pull out of the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Breaking down the growing list of top-ranked men's tennis stars pulling out of the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Nick Kyrgios has partnered with The Picklr.

Interview with Nick Kyrgios on his Picklr partnership and favorite tennis storylines of the season.

Iga Swiatek opened up on her ongoing coaching search.

Iga Swiatek explained Rafael Nadal's role as her mentor, and how that factors into her ongoing coaching search.