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Writer. Author. Broadcaster. Consultant. 🎾 The Tennis Sweet Spot newsletter: https://tennissweetspot.substack.com/ πŸ’™ IG: @carole_bouchard_ Substack for everything else than tennis (especially books): @carolebouchard

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Yeah the rivalry word for me needs to take a very long break!

01.03.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@katzpie.bsky.social Like, I was in Doha last Sunday still… Ot’s surreal. And yes, tennis finds itself in the middle of it all somehow now. So many tennis fam people in the Middle East. Tennis also about to be in Indian Wells, owned by Ellison… Wild.

01.03.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely…

01.03.2026 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tennis being the very last issue here, let’s be real. It’s an entire part of the world being at risk right now. So nobody cares about tennis.

Just having to note that players now stuck in Dubai may well miss Indian Wells. Also, so many tennis people and their families are based there.

01.03.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely surreal situation in the Middle East… Been staying in touch with some of the tennis fam that I know is stuck in Dubai and Doha. So worrying. Hoping everyone can stay safe and that this all stops soon. World is burning down at disposal of one insane person or another. Sigh.

01.03.2026 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The SinCaraz Dependency Has tennis turned too codependent for its own good? Also, spending two months on the tennis road, and sharing players' quotes as food for thought.

Has tennis turned too codependent for its own good? Also, spending two months on the tennis road, & sharing players' quotes as food for thought.

My plea to tennis for SinCaraz: 1) Don’t create the monster that will come to bite you, 2) Keep Them HermΓ¨s.

tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/the-sincar...

28.02.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Wonderful to read this :)

28.02.2026 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

28.02.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arthur Fils Understands the Assignment - The Second Serve Out of action for 8 months with a broken back, Arthur Fils found his form in Doha.

I penned this about Arthur Fils quicker than quick return to a Tour final for @the2ndserve.bsky.social www.thesecondserve.com/arthur-fils-...

27.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The SinCaraz Dependency Has tennis turned too codependent for its own good? Also, spending two months on the tennis road, and sharing players' quotes as food for thought.

Has tennis turned too codependent for its own good? Also, spending two months on the tennis road, & sharing players' quotes as food for thought.

My plea to tennis for SinCaraz: 1) Don’t create the monster that will come to bite you, 2) Keep Them HermΓ¨s.

tennissweetspot.substack.com/p/the-sincar...

28.02.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Arthur Fils Understands the Assignment - The Second Serve Out of action for 8 months with a broken back, Arthur Fils found his form in Doha.

I penned this about Arthur Fils quicker than quick return to a Tour final for @the2ndserve.bsky.social www.thesecondserve.com/arthur-fils-...

27.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Night Agent: 3 seasons, not a single flaw.The writing & plotting is so good. Rare these days.Same for casting new characters.Nobody out there complaining they cut this or that person because it was 1) the right choice 2) new cast is fire (except Morrison imo). Anyway binged it in two days again.

27.02.2026 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚

27.02.2026 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Made it back to bad weather Paris… Two months of sun, I started to get used to it πŸ˜‚ 😭

22.02.2026 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’d be such a messy move, u know my French self would love that πŸ˜‚

22.02.2026 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nah I have the feeling Sinner did or is doing a fitness block added to the work on the game

22.02.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I saw him live and he doesn’t look ten more years ah ah! I agree he looks tired but he’s been training hard so maybe that’s why…

22.02.2026 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

At least we’re getting immediate credit for food and drinks… But I was like, yeah I’d prefer a hotel room to sleep lol Okay, let’s wait 4 hours. Glad Doha’s airport is really good.

22.02.2026 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks a lot! The Sigh.

22.02.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Four hours flight delay when you haven’t slept all night because late finish and supposed to be early flight 😭 Seems plane broke down or whatever and so we need another one. I cannot.

22.02.2026 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The other underrated player is the one who beat her in that Dubai final: Jessica Pegula. You don’t always need the flashy game…

21.02.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Svitolina is having an incredible start of the year. Respect for how she still finds the fire to still be out there. I will say it again: such an underrated champion.

21.02.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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That trophy is really a golden vibe! Alcaraz, champion in Doha, remains unbeaten this year.

21.02.2026 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been awful… Also yes ALS is just pure cruelty really… Sigh.

21.02.2026 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Eric Dane now!?… what a freaking awful streak… 😒

21.02.2026 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great match from Fils against Mensik who still looked like he left a bit of his energy and game with Sinner. 6-4,7-6(4) and he will now face Alcaraz for the title in Doha. Returning from injury just earlier this month!

20.02.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

;)

20.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe they already know who she partners with but don’t wanna say… Or they’re indeed inventing the single person doubles WC lol

20.02.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Venus Williams gets singles and doubles WC for Indian Wells. Just announced by the tournament.

20.02.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Arthur said he gave him very useful advices during the match so…

20.02.2026 04:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0