Jannik Sinner, of Italy, executing a picture-perfect backhand volley against Holger Rune, of Denmark, at the 2022 ATP Sofia Open tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria
Mary Carillo ranks among the top TV commentators and analysts in tennis history. I've long admired her vast expertise, integrity, and courage to speak out on tennis's burning controversies. Last December, I was honored to interview Mary when the sports world learned she would be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in August. This interview appeared in Sportstar magazine in India. I hope you thoroughly enjoy the interview, and, as always, I welcome your comments.
Interview Copyright 2025 by Paul Fein
“Beyond Hours & Dollars: A Career Guide for Rackets Professionals” packs so much foundational information, time-tested insights, and valuable advice that it could also have been titled “Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Being a Successful Racket Sports Professional.”
Rybakina’s revival — Would Elina Rybakina have beaten Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final had in-match coaching—a rule change I have always opposed—not been legalized? We’ll never know the answer to this counterfactual.
Rybakina’s revival — Would Elina Rybakina have beaten Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final had in-match coaching—a rule change I have always opposed—not been legalized? We’ll never know the answer to this counterfactual.
There is much to like, even love, so much about Victoria Moboko—her solid strokes, competitiveness, athleticism, physique, and powerful serves and groundstrokes. I’ve predicted the 19-year-old Canadian will win a Grand Slam singles title this year, but it won’t happen at the Australian Open.
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