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Tennis & Bagels Podcast @tennisandbagels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For the final major of the year at the US Open, @vanshv2k.bsky.social and Steve Flink are back for their Grand Slam recap! Watch below and let us know your thougths! youtu.be/uLahI3KTw_Q

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Steve Flink US Open Recap with Vansh: Rybakina No.1, Zverev wins another surprise major

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This was a great episode with Steve Flink who gave me an early copy. It covers 100 years of American tennis history (men and women) all the way from Bill Tilden/Helen Woody Mills to Williams Sisters/Sampras-Agassi. Lots of great writing, pictures, & very easily digestible. youtu.be/CwBZ66zjQO0?...

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Interview with Steve Flink for his newest book: The Immortals of American Tennis!

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Owen Lewis @owensports.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I spent the last few weeks writing this piece about the end of tennis.com -- what it was like during the peak of the blog days, how it influenced young writers, how it changed in tandem with the Internet, and the void that's left now that it's gone. Gift link: defector.com/tennis-com-l...

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Tennis.com Lived And Died With The Internet | Defector

A day after the French Open ended in May, the website tennis.com shut down its editorial operation. The brand dates back to the founding of Tennis magazine in 1965, and though the mag folded in 2022, ...

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Elena Rybakina has an impressive 90%+ win-rate in completed matches since October 36-4 since the start of Ningbo and it’s taken her career/legacy to a different level Career defining 2nd Major🏆 WTA Finals🏆 2 more WTA 500🏆🏆 14 Top 10 wins #1 in the race in 2026 going into Madrid

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

If Damian Kust were still with us today, he would be insisting that the H2H between Alcaraz and Sinner is actually 11-6, as the ATP does not include challenger matches in the official H2H stats. Long live the memory of Damian Kust and long live the match that was 2019 Alicante!!

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Life Update🚨 I’ve officially moved to the Santa Monica area. If you’re nearby and want to connect, play some tennis, or meet up, hit me up. Excited to explore the LA tennis community as well as the food scene 🎉

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The issue is not that the tennis season is too long (since many players NEED it to make a living) but rather the high number of mandatory requirements. Shortening the season will not only hurt majority of people, but it will also mean top players playing in many more exhibitions.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Might be an unpopular opinion, but Ted Lasso season 2 is better than season 1. The characters felt a lot more human, went through more ups & downs, you saw their flaws, you empathized with them more & the development was a lot more multi-layered. Season 1 was a honeymoon. Season 2 was real marriage.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

See Post-Slam recap with Hall of Famer Steve Flink! Topics discussed: - Alcaraz/Sinner dominance & rivalry - Sinner serve% struggles - Alcaraz serve improvements & future protections - Djokovic’s current status as 3rd best - Women’s: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Anisimova, etc youtu.be/IfSpaUKL9l4?...

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US Open 2025: Biggest Moments & Surprises | Expert Recap with Steve Flink

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

With her win over Eva Lys, Iga Swiatek is officially 100-0 in completed matches at WTA 1000 level after winning the first set. ONE-HUNDRED achieved at the IGA Stadium! An awesome century, after claiming her 100th Grand Slam match win by winning her 6th major title at Wimbledon.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Will be in D.C. covering the entire tournament on-site so come say hello if y’all are there. Should be an exciting event! 🎾

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

If Iga Swiatek’s level on the court this year at Wimbledon was a 10/10, I give this Strawberry Pasta a solid 9!!! I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish 🎾🍓🇵🇱🙌

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Wimbledon must be watched properly

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Check out my 2025 RG Recap with Historian and Hall of Famer Steve Flink - In-depth analysis of Sinner vs Alcaraz Final - Where does it rank in terms of greatest matches ever? - Where does Djokovic go from here? - Sabalenka vs Gauff final + thoughts on Iga youtu.be/sTcLvUiqWPI?...

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Roland Garros 2025 with Steve Flink - What an EPIC.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

RG Final 4th set tiebreak Alcaraz 7-3 - 4 Alcaraz Winners (2 aces) - 1 Sinner Winner (FH Volley) - 1 Sinner FE - 2 Sinner UFEs (3-4 to 3-6) - 2 Alcaraz UFEs (1st 2 pts) RG Final 5th set tiebreak Alcaraz 10-2 - 4 Alcaraz Winners - 3 Sinner FEs - 2 Alcaraz FEs - 3 Sinner UFEs

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Great experience playing tennis today in San Diego with esteemed 🎾 journalist & author @christopherclarey.bsky.social on the day his Rafa book “The Warrior” got published and released. Chris is also a gifted player on the court with a classic net rushing, chip/charge, S&V throwback play-style.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Post Covid Era ATP 1000s 18 different ATP champions in 41 events (2020 Cincinnati - 2025 Madrid) Djokovic (6) Alcaraz (6) Sinner (4) Zverev (4) Medvedev (4) Tsitsipas (3) Rublev (2) Hurkacz (2) Nadal (1) Ruud (1) Rune (1) Fritz (1) Coric (1) Popyrin (1) Norrie (1) PCB (1) Draper (1) Mensik (1)

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Iga and Carlos Tennis Show EPISODE 57🙌 Myself, Damian Kust, and guest @owensports.bsky.social (freelance writer for @defector.com) An in-depth deep dive into dissecting the Carlos Alcaraz: My Way (A Mi Manera) Netflix docuseries from all different angles! Fun Episode youtu.be/QtJeih2nz0I?...

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Better than Break Point? Alcaraz Documentary (My Way/Mi Manera) ft. Owen Lewis

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Owen Lewis @owensports.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the runaway best tennis player in the world while remaining prone to total implosion, which lets you feel like you're watching both a superhero and a person. Wrote about her for Defector, with notes from the brilliant @fortydeucetwits.bsky.social. defector.com/aryna-sabale...

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giri nathan @girinathan.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

if you are a writer/editor/podcaster who might want to cover or excerpt my book CHANGEOVER, dm me and I will make sure you get a galley 🎾 it comes out in August, right before the U.S. Open

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

youtube.com/watch?v=czvD... Episode 53: Alcaraz and Swiatek with Concerning Miami Losses Ahead of Clay Damian Kust and I recap Miami. We discuss the recent struggles of Swiatek & Alcaraz in 2025. Also some common themes in the losses along with expectations for clay. Subscribe to YY Channel below

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Alcaraz and Swiatek with Concerning Miami Losses Ahead of Clay

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Was an absolute pleasure covering the Miami Open and I felt very fortunate to analyze the tennis so up close and personal It was pretty cool to be able to pick the brains of so many top players on both tours. Looking back I got to ask questions to so many of them Here’s the whole list:)

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Just 2 ATP players made the quarters at BOTH Indian Wells & Miami in 2025! Francisco Cerundolo Arthur Fils Last time that no ATP players made the semis of BOTH events (excluding 2021 when IW was in October) was 2013 Andy Murray (IW QF, Miami🏆) Tomas Berdych (IW SF, Miami QF)

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Djokovic made 39/45 (86.7%) of first serves in today vs Grigor Dimitrov That percentage is officially the HIGHEST of his career across 1,362 ATP Level matches😱 Extraordinary considering the windy conditions, an average 117 mph speed, and the pinpoint accuracy he was finding

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

After Iga Swiatek won her R3 match against Elise Mertens, I asked her about her return of serve and her thoughts about the deep return position ⬇️

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

After Djokovic’s 6-2 6-2 win over Musetti, I asked him about the forehand drop shot and its effectiveness/purpose in his game. It’s been a recent development this week in Miami in his practice sessions and all 3 matches so far Here is what Novak had to say about it

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

At this rate, Jannik Sinner will come back to a hero’s welcome in Rome, fresh off his nice extended 3 month off-season, feeling even more gleeful that none of the top players made any headway on him and that he’s still far & away the best player in the world. State of the ATP rn!

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Live from my Apple Watch while watching Joao Fonseca vs Learner Tien in the Miami Hard Rock Stadium 😅

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

There will never be another David Nalbandian

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Courtney will be missed. I speak for a lot of people when I say her work the last decade plus has always been a must listen and must follow. She grew the sport and elevated the WTA to great heights. It’s going be very hard to replace that level of genuineness and passion she brought each & everyday.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Iga Swiatek posted a lengthy Instagram post about what a difficult time the last 6 months have been for her & how she feels she’s being harshly judged for being more emotionally expressive. Worth a read: Good on her for being so open about her mistake, but also asking the fans/media for some grace.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The last player to defeat Mirra Andreeva. Could end up being an important trivia question in tennis history 👀

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

MIRRA ANDREEVA DEFEATS ELENA RYBAKINA, ELINA SVITOLINA, IGA SWIATEK, AND ARYNA SABALENKA TO WIN INDIAN WELLS‼️ MIADISON KEYS DEFEATS ELENA RYBAKINA, ELINA SVITOLINA, IGA SWIATEK, AND ARYNA SABALENKA TO WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN‼️ Both in that order R16 to Finals Two amazing stories in the 2025 WTA Season

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Going to be at the Miami Open for pretty much the whole tournament Will be there on site every day from Tuesday March 18th - Sunday March 31st covering all of the action for the TennisONE App just like last year! Download the app for all the latest news, scores, stats, highlights, interviews, etc.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Weird match! Draper will be Top 5 soon. Heck of an effort today. Continues to make big strides. Carlos will have serious regrets about the way he lost his serve today at *2-4 in the 3rd set with a 40-15 lead and 5 game points. Once he went down double break, a comeback was very unlikely.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Holger won this against one of the best defenders in the world with more winners than unforced errors off the forehand wing (15-13) is a sign he executed on the big points really well. 1st big final since 2023 Rome! Jim Courier: “Holger Rune at his best is better than Daniil Medvedev at his best”

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Love the variation & patience Holger Rune displayed with his shot selection in that first set vs Medvedev when constructing pts. Has a clear game plan he’s executing and looks a lot less tense. Sharp tactics 77% Topspin and 23% slice on ground strokes Great blend so far. Going about it perfectly.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Have always loved going to Indian Wells as a fan. Had a great short chat with Anastasia on why the experience feels so special each year.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Just realized we could be on for a crazy parallel with the two Indian Wells Singles Finals Women’s Singles Final: Mirra Andreeva (Born April 29) vs Aryna Sabalenka (Born May 5) Possible Men’s Singles Final: Holger Rune (Born April 29) vs Carlos Alcaraz (Born May 5)

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

While not the main story, the clutchness (or lack of it) from Iga is a talking point in this loss. Disappointing 3rd set in big moments. The stretch from 2-1 to 4-1: she lost her emotional cool & didn’t play with the same focus and clarity. Frustrating stretch since 2024 RG given her high standards.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Mirra Andreeva is no longer a player to hype. She isn’t the future. She is the NOW. She’s now a reliable top player. Showing she can beat many different types of players in many different situations. The ball control elite. The offensive improvements massive. The confidence under pressure impressive

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The celebration, handshake apology, and Fils racquet smash all in 30 seconds 😆 Arthur tried blasting his way through Daniil’s defense in set 1 (it didn’t work), but he made adjustments with short slices, patience, & timely net approaches Came very close to a big win, but Medvedev showed clutchness

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Holger Rune has now made an ATP 1000 SF at every ODD ATP 1000 in the tennis calendar #1 Indian Wells SF #3 Monte Carlo F #5 Rome F #7 Cincinnati SF #9 Paris 2x (🏆+ SF) Also reached an ATP 1000 SF at 3 of the last 4 he’s now played

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Active ATP Players with 50%+ Win% vs Top 10 (minimum of 25 matches played) Novak Djokovic 260-117 (69%) Carlos Alcaraz 36-21 (63.2%) Jannik Sinner 42-32 (56.8%) FRANCISCO CERUNDOLO 13-13 (50%)

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

An update for those of you on Twitter I’m super relieved to get my old account back. Will continue to post on here too 😁

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Funky win to reach 3rd straight IW QF 4-0➡️4-4➡️6-4 6-0 Daniil patiently willing to grind, but a head scratching one for Tommy. 2024: Left IW with a sour taste when he got himself into a winning position vs Medvedev in the SF but rolled his ankle. 2025 it’s the tennis that’ll leave the sour taste.

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

17 year old Mirra Andreeva played literally a perfect match vs Elena Rybakina Toyed with her all evening Defense, offense, angles, drop shots, fluid movement, improved serve, 200 IQ Meanwhile Rybakina’s game was coughing lots of unforced errors & appeared compromised in these conditions. 6-1 6-2

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Vansh Vermani @vanshv2k.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Iga Swiatek def Karolina Muchova 6-1 6-1‼️ 0 Break Pts faced 12 winners to 4 unforced errors 😳 The courts suit Iga so well here with the extra time and the high bounce + how intensely fast she sets up her feet after hitting the first shot on return & serve (that kick serve works beautifully here).

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