Jon Wertheim

Joined: Jan 12, 2010

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.

Furlan was awarded WTA Coach of the Year for his work with Paolini, who enjoyed a breakthrough season.

Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Revisiting Coach of the Year

Sabalenka and Gauff are among the WTA's top prize money earners of 2024.

Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: The WTA’s Role in Women’s Sports Boom

Tennis

Novak Djokovic’s Golden Year That Almost Wasn’t

Swiatek was issued a one-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance called trimetazidine.

Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Iga Świątek’s Case and the Sport’s Anti-Doping Problem

Sinner had an eventful 2024, winning the Australian Open and U.S. Open.

Tennis

Handing Out 2024’s End of Year Tennis Awards

With 2025 around the corner, it’s time to use this week’s mailbag to look back on the season that was and give out some hardware.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic Reveals the Psychological Tricks That Power His Game

The 37-year-old's repertoire includes superior shotmaking and demoralizing defense, but his ultimate weapon is his brainpower. Here's how you can harness yours, too.

Jones defends his heavyweight title at UFC 309 on Saturday night.

MMA

Embattled but Still Fighting, Jon Jones Has High Hopes Entering UFC 309

The veteran heavyweight puts his title on the line against Stipe Miocic.

The USTA's new era of leadership will be tasked with how to address investment in player development.

Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: Unpacking the USTA’s Player Development Conundrum

How should the USTA allocate funds to foster young talent? Plus, questions on Andrey Rublev and the GOAT debate in this week’s mailbag.

Uecker has been a mainstay in the booth in Milwaukee, calling Brewers' games for 54 seasons.

MLB

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker Is the Voice of Milwaukee

Jon Wertheim sat down with the Brewers’ play-by-play announcer to talk about his storied career in the booth, many appearances on Johnny Carson’s couch and enduring love of baseball.

Hayes has become a critical part of gamedays by serving as an extra set of eyes in the broadcast booth.

NFL

Sweet Spot: 'Malibu' Kelly Hayes Is NFL Broadcasting's Behind-the-Scenes Star

Arguably the most interesting man in television, the longtime spotter has made himself an indelible part of NFL game days as an extra set of eyes in the booth.

Rublev struck his knee with his racket during the Paris Masters, drawing blood.

Tennis

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.