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Pat Benson

Pat Benson

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

The Nike Attack in the "Wimbledon" colorway.
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John McEnroe's Iconic Nike Tennis Shoes Are Under $100 Online

Tennis legend John McEnroe's signature Nike shoes are available for under $100 in adult sizes online.

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Rafael Nadal listed the most joyous moments of his tennis career.
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Rafael Nadal Reveals His Most Joyous Tennis Victories

Rafael Nadal listed a handful of Grand Slams and other tournaments among his most joyous victories.

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Emma Raducanu discussed her training mistakes and plans to correct them with a new approach.
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Emma Raducanu Explains Fitness Mistakes & Future Fixes

Emma Raducanu revealed what caused her physical problems and plans to correct the issues in the 2025 WTA season.

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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios plan to play doubles together at the 2025 Brisbane International.
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Nick Kyrgios & Novak Djokovic Form Doubles Team for Brisbane

Controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios announced that he will play doubles with Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Brisbane International.

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Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios shake hands at the net at the 2022 Miami Open.
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Nick Kyrgios Reveals Plan for Beating Jannik Sinner at Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios said he would use the fans to his advantage in a match against Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open.

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Jannik Sinner is seen posing with his trophy and the mascot after winning the tournament during Day 7 of the ABN AMRO Open 2024 at Ahoy on February 18, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Top Stars in Tennis Commit to Rotterdam ATP 500

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play in the Rotterdam ATP 500 in February 2025.

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Ten last-minute holiday gift ideas for tennis players and fans.
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10 Perfect Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Tennis Fans

Pictures, pricing, shopping information for ten last-minute gifts for tennis enthusiasts.

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Ajla Tomljanovic looks on during a match at the 2024 United Cup.
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Ajla Tomljanovic Secures 2025 Australian Open Wildcard Spot

Netflix Break Point star Ajla Tomljanovic has qualified for the 2025 Australian Open as a wildcard.

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard celebrates during his match at the 2024 Rolex Paris Masters.
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Wins ATP Most Improved Player of 2024

Men's tennis players voted Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard as the 2024 ATP Most Improved Player of the Year.

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Andre Agassi speaks with Novak Djokovic during practice at the French Open.
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Andre Agassi Says Novak Djokovic Will "Run Out Of Energy"

Tennis legend Andre Agassi explained how losing rivals will cause Novak Djokovic's game to decline quickly.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner shake hands after their match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA.
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Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner Commit to Different Clay Court Tournaments

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will play in different ATP 500 tennis tournaments during the same week of April 2025.

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Emma Navarro won the 2024 WTA Most Improved Player Award.
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The Truth About Emma Navarro's Controversial WTA Award Win

Tennis fans are voicing their displeasure about Emma Navarro winning the WTA Most Improved Player Award, but they are misunderstanding the rules.

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