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.
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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.
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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.
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!
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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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. "
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.
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.
Dolphins. Fire the coach now!
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Dolphins. Fire the coach now!
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner is about to get underway in Turin, Italy and I'm still watching my sorry Miami Dolphins against the Commanders in Madrid.
Why can't I quit this team?
Why can't I quit this team?
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November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner is about to get underway in Turin, Italy and I'm still watching my sorry Miami Dolphins against the Commanders in Madrid.
Why can't I quit this team?
Why can't I quit this team?
Great fight from Felix Auger-Aliassime, but Carlos Alcaraz was too good, defeating FAA 6-2, 6-4.
Alcaraz vs. Sinner in the final. Carlos already secured the year-end No. 1.
FAA rises to a career-high No. 5.
In the last part of this year, FAA's been arguably the third-best player on the tour.
Alcaraz vs. Sinner in the final. Carlos already secured the year-end No. 1.
FAA rises to a career-high No. 5.
In the last part of this year, FAA's been arguably the third-best player on the tour.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Great fight from Felix Auger-Aliassime, but Carlos Alcaraz was too good, defeating FAA 6-2, 6-4.
Alcaraz vs. Sinner in the final. Carlos already secured the year-end No. 1.
FAA rises to a career-high No. 5.
In the last part of this year, FAA's been arguably the third-best player on the tour.
Alcaraz vs. Sinner in the final. Carlos already secured the year-end No. 1.
FAA rises to a career-high No. 5.
In the last part of this year, FAA's been arguably the third-best player on the tour.
Carlos Alcaraz has match points! A point away from another final against Sinner.
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Carlos Alcaraz has match points! A point away from another final against Sinner.
Carlos Alcaraz leads Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-1 in the semifinal of the ATP Finals.
Felix is not playing poorly. Alcaraz is playing next level. What would be a winner against most players, Carlos gets back.
Felix is not playing poorly. Alcaraz is playing next level. What would be a winner against most players, Carlos gets back.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Carlos Alcaraz leads Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-1 in the semifinal of the ATP Finals.
Felix is not playing poorly. Alcaraz is playing next level. What would be a winner against most players, Carlos gets back.
Felix is not playing poorly. Alcaraz is playing next level. What would be a winner against most players, Carlos gets back.
So was Maxwell lying when she released that favorable narrative about Trump?
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
So was Maxwell lying when she released that favorable narrative about Trump?
Glad Musetti and FAA were able to get wins. Tough for Ben, but he's young and this is a good experience for him.
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Glad Musetti and FAA were able to get wins. Tough for Ben, but he's young and this is a good experience for him.
FAA grabs the second set and the momentum!
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
FAA grabs the second set and the momentum!
Felix Auger-Aliassime will serve to stay in the match, force a tiebreaker.
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Felix Auger-Aliassime will serve to stay in the match, force a tiebreaker.
Ben Shelton has one ace against Felix Auger-Aliassime, who has seven. Shelton leads 6-4, 5-5.
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ben Shelton has one ace against Felix Auger-Aliassime, who has seven. Shelton leads 6-4, 5-5.
Triumph in Turin. Lorenzo Musetti defeats Alex de Minaur 7-5, 3-6, 7-5.
De Minaur served for the match at 5-4 in the third!
De Minaur served for the match at 5-4 in the third!
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November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Triumph in Turin. Lorenzo Musetti defeats Alex de Minaur 7-5, 3-6, 7-5.
De Minaur served for the match at 5-4 in the third!
De Minaur served for the match at 5-4 in the third!
A President who cares.
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Obama surprises veterans arriving on Honor Flight to DC
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November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A President who cares.
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