Jon Wertheim

Jon Wertheim

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Jerrod Mustaf Is a Community Hero. Has Anyone Ever Googled Him?
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.

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Volkanovski lost the UFC featherweight championship last February.
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.

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Nadal announced he signed on as ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation in January.
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.

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WTA has returned to China despite lingering questions about Peng's whereabouts.
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.

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Nadal retires from professional tennis with 22 major titles and an Olympics gold medal.
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.

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Ball kids are an integral part of the tennis ecosystem, helping events run smoothly.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: The Ethics of Ball Kids, Rise of American Player Billionaires and More

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WADA announced that it will appeal the decision in Sinner's anti-doping case.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: An Update on Jannik Sinner’s Case

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Sharapova topped the International Tennis Hall of Fame's fan vote with the 2025 class to be announced next month.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: An NIL Refresher, the Art of Commentating and More

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Kyrgios has come under fire for a disparaging social media comment he made toward a women's tennis player.
Tennis

Tennis Mailbag: The Nick Kyrgios Saga Exposes One of the Sport’s Central Conflicts

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