Merlisa
@merlisa.com
Award-winning journalist, freelance writer and author of the book: Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend and Cultural Heroine.
Creator of Courtside Coffee Substack, highly-caffeinated tennis coverage.
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Creator of Courtside Coffee Substack, highly-caffeinated tennis coverage.
https://courtsidecoffee.substack.com/
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November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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All these NFL games coming down to the last minutes.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
All these NFL games coming down to the last minutes.
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ITALY WINS THE 2025 DAVIS CUP.
This is their 3rd consecutive title.
The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.
Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
This is their 3rd consecutive title.
The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.
Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
ITALY WINS THE 2025 DAVIS CUP.
This is their 3rd consecutive title.
The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.
Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
This is their 3rd consecutive title.
The first team to 3-peat the Davis Cup since 1972.
Another incredible moment for Italian tennis.
🇮🇹❤️
Munar and Spain hanging by a thread.
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Munar and Spain hanging by a thread.
You don't have to spend a lot to have style. I'm only talking about the decor.
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
You don't have to spend a lot to have style. I'm only talking about the decor.
If that's the case that's sweet.
November 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If that's the case that's sweet.
You can be 22 and still have style. I'm not into bling. But he can afford a decorator. But some are saying this is his parent's house.
November 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You can be 22 and still have style. I'm not into bling. But he can afford a decorator. But some are saying this is his parent's house.
He is focused on tennis. He keeps his trophies at Mom and dad's?
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
He is focused on tennis. He keeps his trophies at Mom and dad's?
Social media buzzing about Carlos Alcaraz's modest living room as he watches Davis Cub.
Dude has made more prize money than Venus Williams and it looks like he lives in a dorm. 😭
Dude has made more prize money than Venus Williams and it looks like he lives in a dorm. 😭
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Social media buzzing about Carlos Alcaraz's modest living room as he watches Davis Cub.
Dude has made more prize money than Venus Williams and it looks like he lives in a dorm. 😭
Dude has made more prize money than Venus Williams and it looks like he lives in a dorm. 😭
Davis Cup Final. Here we gooooo!
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November 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Davis Cup Final. Here we gooooo!
Would be an epic induction!
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Would be an epic induction!
If Serena Williams and Roger Federer both announced their retirements in 2022, why is only Roger eligible for induction in 2026?
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Read my latest post in Courtside Coffee to find out. open.substack.com/pub/courtsid...
Why Roger Federer is Headed to the International Hall of Fame Next Year and Serena Williams is Not.
Serena and Roger announced their retirements in 2022. However, Federer will be inducted next year. Serena must wait until 2027.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
If Serena Williams and Roger Federer both announced their retirements in 2022, why is only Roger eligible for induction in 2026?
Read my latest post in Courtside Coffee to find out. open.substack.com/pub/courtsid...
Read my latest post in Courtside Coffee to find out. open.substack.com/pub/courtsid...
Did Putin write Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine?
"The plan would force Kyiv to give up additional territory in the east, cap the size of its military and agree it will never join NATO, among a number of other items that will be painful for the war-torn country to swallow. "
"The plan would force Kyiv to give up additional territory in the east, cap the size of its military and agree it will never join NATO, among a number of other items that will be painful for the war-torn country to swallow. "
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Did Putin write Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine?
"The plan would force Kyiv to give up additional territory in the east, cap the size of its military and agree it will never join NATO, among a number of other items that will be painful for the war-torn country to swallow. "
"The plan would force Kyiv to give up additional territory in the east, cap the size of its military and agree it will never join NATO, among a number of other items that will be painful for the war-torn country to swallow. "
Dude looks like a glow worm.
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Dude looks like a glow worm.
But Tua wanted the cool guy who gets him.
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
But Tua wanted the cool guy who gets him.
Lifelong Miami Dolphins fan and after that stupid call I wanted him fired on the Jumbotron.
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Lifelong Miami Dolphins fan and after that stupid call I wanted him fired on the Jumbotron.
Jannik Sinner defends his title at the ATP Finals. Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-5 in Turin, Italy.
Alcaraz will finish the year ranked No. 1, but Sinner gets the best of his rival in front of the rowdy Italian crowd—way to close out the run in Turin.
Alcaraz will finish the year ranked No. 1, but Sinner gets the best of his rival in front of the rowdy Italian crowd—way to close out the run in Turin.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Jannik Sinner defends his title at the ATP Finals. Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-5 in Turin, Italy.
Alcaraz will finish the year ranked No. 1, but Sinner gets the best of his rival in front of the rowdy Italian crowd—way to close out the run in Turin.
Alcaraz will finish the year ranked No. 1, but Sinner gets the best of his rival in front of the rowdy Italian crowd—way to close out the run in Turin.
Jannik Sinner is working the crowd, getting hyped. Leads 7-6, 4-3. Carlos Alcaraz to serve.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Jannik Sinner is working the crowd, getting hyped. Leads 7-6, 4-3. Carlos Alcaraz to serve.
Oh she made all kinds of mistakes. But Trump was able to capitalize on Bill's behavior as a way to minimize his. Trump accused of rape. So was Bill. Trump cheated. So did Bill. Trump hung out with Epstein. So did Bill. Weakened her pro-woman stance. I'm with Her.
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Oh she made all kinds of mistakes. But Trump was able to capitalize on Bill's behavior as a way to minimize his. Trump accused of rape. So was Bill. Trump cheated. So did Bill. Trump hung out with Epstein. So did Bill. Weakened her pro-woman stance. I'm with Her.
Even Carlos Alcaraz had to laugh about Sinner shanking the return and still winning the point to break back.
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Even Carlos Alcaraz had to laugh about Sinner shanking the return and still winning the point to break back.
That's why I say he killed Hillary's campaign. Trump paraded around his accusers and successfully tied his actions to hers. Then Podesta's emails. Menin Hillary's life helped sink her campaign. Then she tried to outsource her closing arguments to Beyoncé and Obama.
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
That's why I say he killed Hillary's campaign. Trump paraded around his accusers and successfully tied his actions to hers. Then Podesta's emails. Menin Hillary's life helped sink her campaign. Then she tried to outsource her closing arguments to Beyoncé and Obama.
Yes. She wasn't the only one. Harassment and rape are different. Both bad but one lands you in civil and the other criminal court.
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yes. She wasn't the only one. Harassment and rape are different. Both bad but one lands you in civil and the other criminal court.
That's another topic. My response is to people debating what constitutes pedophilia and predatory behavior. Some make a distinction between 17 and 14. My point, MAGA excusing 17, called Clinton a predator with Lewinsky.
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
That's another topic. My response is to people debating what constitutes pedophilia and predatory behavior. Some make a distinction between 17 and 14. My point, MAGA excusing 17, called Clinton a predator with Lewinsky.