L. Jon Wertheim

The Polish star’s 30-day suspension and the discourse around it underscore tennis’s mounting credibility issue.

With 2025 around the corner, it’s time to use this week’s mailbag to look back on the season that was and give out some hardware.

The 37-year-old's repertoire includes superior shotmaking and demoralizing defense, but his ultimate weapon is his brainpower.

How should the USTA allocate funds to foster young talent? Plus, questions on Andrey Rublev and the GOAT debate in this week’s mailbag.

Jon Wertheim answers your questions, starting with a discussion about the Russian star’s concerning pattern of self-harm and a point on the Hall of Fame.

While he isn’t fighting at UFC 308, the 36-year-old will be watching closely in Abu Dhabi.

The Six Kings Slam renews the debate around sportswashing. Plus, tennis’s Mount Rushmore and Iga Świątek’s new coach in Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag.

Three years later, there is still no satisfying answer to the Chinese tennis player’s whereabouts and well-being.

Humility can be a rare occurrence in sports, but Nadal deployed it as a superpower, charging to 22 major titles in a never-to-be-replicated career.

Are ball kids being exploited? Plus, should Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s socioeconomic backgrounds influence how people view their success?