Jon Wertheim is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and has been part of the full-time SI writing staff since 1997, largely focusing on the tennis beat , sports business and social issues, and enterprise journalism. In addition to his work at SI, he is a correspondent for "60 Minutes" and a commentator for The Tennis Channel. He has authored 11 books and has been honored with two Emmys, numerous writing and investigative journalism awards, and the Eugene Scott Award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Wertheim is a longtime member of the New York Bar Association (retired), the International Tennis Writers Association and the Writers Guild of America. He has a bachelor's in history from Yale University and received a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in New York City with his wife, who is a divorce mediator and adjunct law professor. They have two children.
Tennis Mailbag: Andrey Rublev’s Self-Flagellation, Daniel Nestor’s HoF Snub and More
Jon Wertheim answers your questions, starting with a discussion about the Russian star’s concerning pattern of self-harm and a point on the Hall of Fame controversy.
NBA
Jerrod Mustaf Is a Community Hero. Has Anyone Ever Googled Him?
The former NBA player is forever linked to the murder of his girlfriend.
MMA
MMA Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski Ready to Prove That Age Is Just a Number
While he isn’t fighting at UFC 308, the 36-year-old will be watching closely in Abu Dhabi.
Tennis
Tennis Mailbag: How Players Like Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud Are Handling the Saudi Question
The Six Kings Slam renews the debate around sportswashing. Plus, tennis’s Mount Rushmore and Iga Świątek’s new coach in Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag.
Tennis
Tennis Mailbag: Revisiting the Disappearance of Peng Shuai
Three years later, there is still no satisfying answer to the Chinese tennis player’s whereabouts and well-being.
Tennis
Rafael Nadal Was a Different Kind of Superstar, and Changed Tennis Forever
Humility can be a rare occurrence in sports, but Nadal deployed it as a superpower, charging to 22 major titles in a never-to-be-replicated career.
Tennis
Tennis Mailbag: The Ethics of Ball Kids, Rise of American Player Billionaires and More
Are ball kids being exploited? Plus, should Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s socioeconomic backgrounds influence how people view their success?
Tennis
Tennis Mailbag: An Update on Jannik Sinner’s Case
What WADA appealing the ITIA decision means for the world No. 1. Plus, Jon Wertheim answers your questions about tennis fandom and social media discourse.
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