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Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack · Sep 14, 2026

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Land of Droughts and Shadows

Another complicated Zverev major title extended the American wait for a men’s champion.

Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack · Sep 12, 2026

INTERNET CULTURE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

This Time, Trump Will Stay Away From U.S. Open

After a disruptive U.S. Open visit last year that prompted inquiries, President Trump has made other plans.

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Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack · Sep 12, 2026

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Aryna Sabalenka: From No. 1 to No. 2...to Three in a Row?

An interview with Aryna Sabalenka’s coach Anton Dubrov. Plus, Shelton d. Tiafoe.

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Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack · Sep 10, 2026

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Keeping Up the Good Work

An interview with Frances Tiafoe’s coach, Dr. Mark Kovacs. Also, Elena Rybakina reaches No. 1.

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Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack · Sep 09, 2026

WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY SYSTEMS

The U.S. Open’s Longest Day’s Journey Into Night Into Morning

On Shelton d. Alcaraz, Tiafoe d. Michelsen, Sabalenka d. Noskova, and delirium.

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