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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 3h

Spending too much time in Virginia

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 3h

Another one of those headlines you'd like to show someone from, say, 2010

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 3h

“When you’re 30, you need someone not to show you the way, but to help you find the way again"

After bottoming out in New York, Daniil Medvedev came to Asia with new coaches and a new aggressiveness. He’s into his first Masters semi since March, in Shanghai www.tennis.com/news/article...

Daniil Medvedev “finds the way again” after toppling Alex de Minaur in Shanghai | Tennis.com

After bottoming out in New York, Medvedev went to Asia with new coaches and a new assertiveness. He’s into his first Masters semifinal since March.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 9h

Winning the World Series is a crapshoot with three playoff rounds. Division titles should be celebrated, or the whole season is pointless

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 11h

It requires change

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 11h

Either the late application, or blowing up boats for fun in the Caribbean, we'll never know

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 20h

Hilarious photo for this headline

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 21h

Should have said he founded Hamas just to see what would happen www.cbsnews.com/video/full-v...

Full Video: Trump says Obama founded ISIS at Florida rally

Donald Trump said President Barack Obama founded ISIS at a rally in Florida Wednesday night. Trump also called the media "crooked as hell." See his full remarks.

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 5d

Beijing Review, Wuhan Preview

—Amanda Anisimova wins her second 1000, and looks to take over as U.S. No. 1
—Linda Noskova shows progress, to go along with her promise
—Aryna Sabalenka rejoins the race for the year-end top spot, in a packed Wuhan field www.tennis.com/news/article...

Amanda Anisimova, with her China Open victory, looks to take over as the U.S. No. 1 | Tennis.com

A review of Beijing, and a preview of Wuhan.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 5d

Beijing Review, Wuhan Preview

—Amanda Anisimova wins her second 1000, and looks to take over as U.S. No. 1
—Linda Noskova shows progress, to go along with her promise
—Aryna Sabalenka rejoins the race for the year-end top spot, in a packed Wuhan field www.tennis.com/news/article...

Amanda Anisimova, with her China Open victory, looks to take over as the U.S. No. 1 | Tennis.com

A review of Beijing, and a preview of Wuhan.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 8d

Shanghai Masters Preview
—Jannik Sinner defends his title, as Carlos Alcaraz heals
—Four-time champ Novak Djokovic returns to the tour
—Can anyone shake up the Race to Turin? www.tennis.com/news/article...

Jannik Sinner kicks off title defense, Novak Djokovic returns | 2025 Shanghai Masters Preview | Tennis.com

With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to injury, can Sinner continue his strong finish to the season?

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 9d

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him well in Beijing

On his final-round win over Learner Tien, an American quietly making a case to be Newcomer of the Year
www.tennis.com/news/article...

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says after Beijing triumph | Tennis.com

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him at the China Open.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 9d

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him well in Beijing

On his final-round win over Learner Tien, an American quietly making a case to be Newcomer of the Year
www.tennis.com/news/article...

“We’re working on new things,” Jannik Sinner says after Beijing triumph | Tennis.com

Now No. 2, Sinner is the hunter rather than the hunted again. The switch suited him at the China Open.

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 10d

“It’s been my best season so far without a doubt,” Carlos Alcaraz said after winning his eighth title of 2025, in Tokyo

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it says about the fast-court upgrades he has made since spring
www.tennis.com/news/article...

Carlos Alcaraz says 2025 is his

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it shows about the fast-court upgrades he has made in his game since the spring.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 10d

“It’s been my best season so far without a doubt,” Carlos Alcaraz said after winning his eighth title of 2025, in Tokyo

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it says about the fast-court upgrades he has made since spring
www.tennis.com/news/article...

Carlos Alcaraz says 2025 is his

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it shows about the fast-court upgrades he has made in his game since the spring.

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 13d

“Life gave me a reality check,” Ethan Quinn says of his tough first two years on tour. “I had to put my head down”

Talking to the 21-year-old about leaving his “delusional” early expectations behind in 2025—and finally starting to meet them www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I had to put my head down,

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 12d

The Roddy Ho era is upon us

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 13d

“Life gave me a reality check,” Ethan Quinn says of his tough first two years on tour. “I had to put my head down”

Talking to the 21-year-old about leaving his “delusional” early expectations behind in 2025—and finally starting to meet them www.tennis.com/news/article...

“I had to put my head down,

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 17d

Fall comes at us fast this year

—Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo
—Jannik Sinner is in Beijing
—Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open

Previewing the week and a half ahead www.tennis.com/news/article...

Fall comes at us fast as the 2025 Asian swing heats up | Tennis.com

Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo, Jannik Sinner is in Beijing, and Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 17d

Fall comes at us fast this year

—Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo
—Jannik Sinner is in Beijing
—Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open

Previewing the week and a half ahead www.tennis.com/news/article...

Fall comes at us fast as the 2025 Asian swing heats up | Tennis.com

Carlos Alcaraz is in Tokyo, Jannik Sinner is in Beijing, and Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and most of the WTA’s Top 30 are at the China Open.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 17d

If you're in Philly before December 8, check out the Mavis Pusey show at ICA icaphila.org/exhibitions/...

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 17d

Weekend Winners
—Taylor Fritz has a breakthrough weekend in Laver Cup
—Iga Świątek flies out of the Asian-swing gates in Seoul
—Jasmine Paolini is clutch for her country again, in BJK Cup www.tennis.com/news/article...

Clutch play wins team comps for Jasmine Paolini, Taylor Fritz; Iga Swiatek shines in Seoul | Tennis.com

Here are three takeaways, as the summer tennis swing turns to fall.

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stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 20d

“It’s time to dance, baby!” new captain Andre Agassi told one of his Laver Cup players on Friday

Agassi and Yannick Noah are bringing needed new blood to the captains' chairs this year. Their fire-and-ice styles worked well for their teams on day 1 www.tennis.com/news/article...

“It’s time to dance, baby!” Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah bring new blood to Laver Cup | Tennis.com

Their fire-and-ice styles in the captain's chair worked well for their teams on day one.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 20d

“It’s time to dance, baby!” new captain Andre Agassi told one of his Laver Cup players on Friday

Agassi and Yannick Noah are bringing needed new blood to the captains' chairs this year. Their fire-and-ice styles worked well for their teams on day 1 www.tennis.com/news/article...

“It’s time to dance, baby!” Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah bring new blood to Laver Cup | Tennis.com

Their fire-and-ice styles in the captain's chair worked well for their teams on day one.

stephentignor.bsky.social @stephentignor.bsky.social · 20d

Jessica Pegula & Emma Navarro lead the U.S. into the BJK Cup final vs. Jasmine Paolini and defending champion Italy. On at 5 A.M. Eastern time Sunday

Reuters @reuters.com · 20d

US overcome Britain to book Italy final in Billie Jean King Cup reut.rs/46t1sSF

US overcome Britain to book Italy final in Billie Jean King Cup

The United States stayed on course to capture a record-extending 19th trophy in the Billie Jean King Cup by battling to a 2-0 win over Britain in the second semi-final on Saturday, with reigning champions Italy awaiting them in the title clash.