Great piece, Ben. I was so invested in Madison's win this morning that I tipped over my coffee excitedly. She seems to have such a kind heart; I wish her the best.
Watching Keys this year I’ve been struck by how much more kick she seems to be getting on her second serve. Am I imagining it or is that real, perhaps from the new racket?
Players and rackets are funny though. I remember
Martina playing the French Open when she was still under contract to Yonex, but hating their rackets and wanting instead to use the Dunlop 200G - one of the newer graphite ones. So she painted a 200G black and got a Yonex stencil on the strings. Who’s gonna know, right?
I want to know why the players don't use iced towels or ice water towels in the heat. Pickle juice has also been shown to help with cramps specifically. Do any players use it.
I am really enjoying my new subscription to your work, Ben. Your storytelling is incredible!
Thank you, Alisa!
Great piece, Ben. I was so invested in Madison's win this morning that I tipped over my coffee excitedly. She seems to have such a kind heart; I wish her the best.
Watching Keys this year I’ve been struck by how much more kick she seems to be getting on her second serve. Am I imagining it or is that real, perhaps from the new racket?
Players and rackets are funny though. I remember
Martina playing the French Open when she was still under contract to Yonex, but hating their rackets and wanting instead to use the Dunlop 200G - one of the newer graphite ones. So she painted a 200G black and got a Yonex stencil on the strings. Who’s gonna know, right?
I want to know why the players don't use iced towels or ice water towels in the heat. Pickle juice has also been shown to help with cramps specifically. Do any players use it.