He is the author of seven highly praised books and his work has been cited. Articles by jon wertheim sports illustrated journalist. Lewis jon wertheim born in bloomington, indiana is a sports journalist and author. He then sold the name to dell publications, which released sports illustrated in 1949 and this version lasted 6 issues before closing. The book club returns as kamakshi tandon and i discuss jon wertheim s strokes of genius. Sports illustrated executive editor and bestselling author l. Read on for the dark horses, top firstround matchups and predictions. Jon wertheim is a senior writer for sports illustrated and the author of five books, including blood in the cage, a chronicle of the rise of mixed martial arts, and. On the beyond the baseline podcast, sports illustrated executive editor, tennis channel commentator and host jon wertheim takes fans. We love more that we found this video via sports illustrated writer jon wertheim on twitter. Federer, nadal, and the greatest match ever played, 2009, etc.
His previous book, blood in the cage, examined the rise of mixed. On the beyond the baseline podcast, tennis channel commentator and sports illustrated executive editor jon wertheim takes fans between the lines with tennis commentary and exclusive interviews with the top players and newsmakers on the atp and wta tours. In the first mailbag of 2019, jon wertheim fields questions on the final hopman cup, serenas chances to get back to no. Fans of womens tennis know that matches have gotten more exciting in recent years, arguably as entertaining as mens tennis. Theres some debate on this, but many, many fans, journalist, and writers agree that john mcphees 1969 book, levels of the game, is the. Read more jon wertheim interview from indian wells jon wertheim, executive editor and senior writer at sports illustrated, is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in america. At a time when attendance and tv ratings for womens tennis are at an alltime high, sports illustrated writer l. And were updated continuously, delivering the level of rich indepth coverage sports illustrated fans demand, at the speed of cnn. Sports illustrated s jon wertheim updates the greatest sports book ever written 08012009 05. Jon wertheim is a senior writer for sports illustrated and the author of.
Jon wertheim s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Popular tennis books showing 150 of 566 open hardcover by. Jon wertheim, after yet another thoroughly dominant season, can we just get it over with and crown federer the best of all time with or without the french. The vault is an archive of maintained and curated content by the editors of sports illustrated. Jan 26, 2016 this is your brain on sports is the book for sports fans searching for a deeper understanding of the games they watch and the people who play them. Jon wertheim, draws on his investigative talents and knowledge of the game to infiltrate the heretofore closed locker rooms of the womens tour and chronicle this remarkable era in the sport. Jon wertheim audio books, best sellers, author bio. Plus dont miss the ongoing coverage of wimbledon through july 15th on the tennis channel. Open tennis championship went pretty well if you were a seeded player. Jun 23, 2009 in his new book, strokes of genius, l.
The 32yearold american and former topfive player also gives his super bowl picks, runs down his wedding planning and more. He is also a contributing correspondent for 60 minutes on cbs and an analyst for the tennis channel at the four majors. On december 29th he made his 2012 tennis predictions. A strong case for the lunacy of sports as rooted in basic human neuroscience and cognitive tendency. The magazine was a life magazine size and focused on golf, tennis, and skiing with articles on the major sports. This is your brain on sports looks at the psychology of.
Jon wertheim is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in america. Aug 07, 2001 in venus envy, sports illustrated investigative reporter and tennis columnist l. His work has been cited in the best american sports writing anthology numerous times, as well as in the best american crime writing. That epic match which took more than seven waterlogged hours to complete and ended with a nadal victory in near darkness is widely considered to be the greatest tennis match ever played. Wertheim is a good writer and a good tennis columnist. Wertheim is the author of ten books including strokes of genius. May 20, 2008 jon wertheim covers a broad range of topics for the american magazine sports illustrated with wit and wisdom, but he has built up a particularly devoted following in tennis with his tennis mailbag. Rowan ricardo phillips tennis 2017 the circuit book. He is also a contributing correspondent for 60 minutes on cbs and an analyst. Renowned sports writer jon wertheim has spoken with ubitennis about the current status of tennis in an exclusive podcast at indian wells. He has been a fulltime staff member for sports illustrated since 1997 and has covered tennis, the nba, sports business and mixed martial arts. Find jon wertheims email address, contact information, linkedin, twitter, other social.
Jon wertheim reconstructs the 2008 wimbledon final between switzerlands roger federer and spains rafael nadal. Jon wertheim draws back the curtain on the soap opera that is the womens professional tennis tour, with its primal plotlines driven by ambition, sex, and revenge. In venus envy, sports illustrated investigative reporter and tennis columnist l. There is a link below to see the whole article including his explanations.
Jon wertheim, sports illustrated usa the new york times. A sensational season inside the womens tennis tour. We caught up with wertheim to talk about his latest book, whats going on at sports illustrated and what he thinks of bill simmons and the new. A sensational season inside the womens tennis tour by l. Sports illustrated executive editor and senior writer l. Andre agassi shelved 5 times as tennis avg rating 4. Latest tennis news, player interviews and action from the mens atp tour and womens wta tour, the australian open, french open, wimbledon and us open grand slams, plus video features from cnns. Lets check in now with cnnsi s jon wertheim up in new york now for the latest take on this tournament. Jon wertheim sports illustrated journalist muck rack. Based on the book by the same name written by tennis channels jon wertheim, this saga centers on the 2008 wimbledon final between roger federer and rafael nadal. Jon wertheim ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. A sensational season inside the womens tennis tour first american edition by wertheim, l.
Sports illustrated, provides sports news, expert analysis, highlights, stats and scores for the nfl, nba, mlb, nhl, college football, soccer, fantasy, gambling. On the latest beyond the baseline podcast, host jon wertheim talks with longtime commentator ted robinson about what tennis will like look when it is finally able to return. Fans crowded around the parks tennis courts to get videos of federer hitting with his fans. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family lewis jon wertheim born november 11, 1970 in bloomington, indiana is a sports journalist and author. He has been a fulltime staff member for sports illustrated since 1996, and is presently the executive editor. Jon wertheim to overturn some of the most cherished truisms of sports, and reveal the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football, and hockey games are played, won and lost. Why did you choose to base your book on this particular match. Jon wertheim is a senior writer for sports illustrated and the author of five books, including blood in the cage, a chronicle of the rise of mixed martial arts, and running the table, about a bipolar pool hustler named kid delicious, which has been optioned for film by. In 2009, jon wertheim wrote a superb book titled strokes of genius a very thoughtful look at roger federer and rafael nadal, their lives and rivalry examined through the prism of the incredible 2008 wimbledon final that was won by nadal, 97 in the fif. Wertheim shows hes deeper than his smartalecky cnnsi mailbag answers though still very funny in a book that stands alongside arthur ashes portrait in motion and peter bodos inside tennis among the classics of tennis journalism. He is the author of seven highly praised books, including the new york times bestseller scorecasting. Jon wertheim covers a broad range of topics for the american magazine sports illustrated with wit and wisdom, but he has built up a particularly devoted following with his tennis mailbag on.
A conversation with jon wertheim about strokes of genius. Latest tennis news, headlines, videos and analysis cnn. Ive never really been comfortable with that, he told sports illustrateds jon wertheim in an october 2016 podcast. A behindthescenes look at the hugely popular and often controversial w. The book deserves a better editor, but the typos and other flaws are probably indicative of just how quickly. University of chicago behavioral economist tobias moskowitz teams up with veteran sports illustrated writer l. He is the author of seven highly praised books, including the new york times bestseller scorec. On this weeks podcast, former atp doubles champion murphy jensen talks about the match that changed his life and his fivesetter with addiction. Jon wertheim is a senior writer for sports illustrated and the author of five books, including the forthcoming blood in the cage, about the phenomenon of mixed martial arts, and running the table, about a bipolar pool hustler named kid delicious, which has been optioned for film by lionsgate and is currently in development. Articles by jon wertheim sports illustrated journalist muck rack. Sports illustrated executive editor jon wertheim coauthored the rookie bookie with tobias moskowitz. Sports journalists and bloggers covering nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, mma, college football and basketball, nascar, fantasy sports and more. Cant speak of court or martina, never saw them at their prime, but i cant imagine the results would be different. He published the magazine from 1936 to 1938 on a monthly basis.
Com not to be confused with inside tennis magazine. Venus envy by jon wertheim, which covers the 2000 season on the wta tour we. His stirring blowbyblow and behind the scenes account of the 2008 collision of roger federer and rafa nadal in the tennis templewimbledons centre courtilluminates a kingdom changing hands. Jon wertheim teams up with tufts psychologist sam sommers to take readers on a wild ride into the inner world of sports. Jon wertheim to overturn some of the most cherished. Jon wertheim of sports illustrated and sam sommers tufts university experimental psychologist tackle in their new book this is your brain on sports, and they do so by. Jon wertheim, the deputy managing editor and a senior writer for sports illustrated, is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in america. Tufts professor sam sommers and sports illustrated editor l. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I had designs of writing a book about federer, trying to explain both his genius and his almost jarringly normal personality. From the summer game to friday night lights, tim cowlishaw. A dispatch from the event, adapted from the forthcoming book glory days.
In the rookie bookie, math, sports betting and middle. This book is about federer, nadal, the rivalry, pascal maria the match umpire, the game of tennis and most importantly about the greatest game played, wimbledon 2008 mens final. Jon wertheim has managed to score a cup by getting into the hidden inner circles of the womens tennis world, spending a year with a tour. Wertheim is known for his weekly tennis columns for sports illustrated, who he has been working for since 1996.
He has covered tennis, the nba, sports business and mixed martial arts. Wertheim joined bill littlefield on only a game to discuss the new book. He has established himself as one of the most wellknown media figures in the. Jon wertheim attempt to find out in their new book, this is your brain on sports. Strokes of genius and millions of other books are available for instant access. Imagine a world heavyweight championship fight in a cathedral. Jon wertheim goodreads author shelved 12 times as tennis.
He is a regular contributor to cnn and national public radio and is a commentator for the tennis channel. The central park tennis center, located between 93rd and 96th streets near the jacqueline kennedy onassis reservoir, offers 30 courts, 26 of. Short of that, however, i cant imagine this book being more entertaining. Jon wertheim is the executive editor of sports illustrated. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Roger federer surprises fans, hits balls in central park. Hey, isnt that roger federer playing tennis on a public. Federer and nadal will they continue their rivalry at the us open.
Rafael nadal looks like vintage rafael nadal at roland garros the fourth seeded nadal defeated nikoloz basilashvili 60 61 60 to advance friday. Jon wertheim has 15 books on goodreads with 22018 ratings. Jon wertheim is a senior writer for sports illustrated and a tennis columnist for cnnsi. In his weekly mailbag, jon wertheim explains why tennis so.
In his weekly mailbag, jon wertheim explains why tennis so badly needs to address the unmitigated disaster that is the itf world tour. In scorecasting, university of chicago behavioral economist tobias moskowitz teams up with veteran sports illustrated writer l. With more, were joined now by jon wertheim from sports illustrated, and the author of the book, venus envy. Marc ernay talks with jon wertheim, from sports illustrated and the tennis channel, about his book on the epic federernadal 2008 wimbledon final thats been turned into a documentary. Sports illustrated the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia. Here was the tiger woods of tennis, and so little had been written about him. From the summer game to friday night lights, tim cowlishaw ranks his top 50 sports books of alltime with sports currently on hold because of coronavirus, now is the prime opportunity to. Tennis has this rich history of tennis fathers from hell. On this weeks beyond the baseline podcast, host jon wertheim and guest joe posnanski discuss how to make interera comparisons, how to determine the greatest tennis players of all time and much more.