Archive - Courtside Coffee

Biggest Takeaways So Far From WTA 1000 Event in Doha and ATP's 500 Tournaments in Dallas and Rotterdam

Coco Gauff suffers another beatdown | Mboko reaches Top 10 | Sakkari upsets Swiatek | Americans rule Texas | FAA Flying High Indoors | Wawrinka makes…

Feb 12 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

2026 Winter Olympics Kits Preview

Nike, Ralph Lauren, Adidas, Lululemon preview Winter Olympics gear you can wear now.

Feb 5 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

ESPN's Coverage Of Australian Open Men's Final Nets Most Viewers In Nine Years

ESPN boasts best ratings in years. The Djokovic effect? Or does most-viewed mean something different with so many platforms?

Feb 5 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Carlos Alcaraz Makes History And Other Takeaways From The 2026 Australian Open

Also in this issue: Rybakina dominates. Moms make history | American man wins title | Aussie Open walk out gets Beyonce treatment | American players…

Feb 1 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

January 2026

Serena Williams And Husband Defend Coco Gauff's Australian Open Racket Rage

A private racket smash went viral and sparked debate about how far cameras should follow players off the court.

Jan 28 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Madison Keys Loves Melbourne's Coffee Culture

The defending Australian Open champion's interest in coffee has evolved from casual to roasting beans at home.

Jan 25 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Can We Talk About Naomi Osaka's Walk-Out Attire at the Australian Open?

Naomi Osaka walked onto the court in the first round and stunned the Aussie Open crowd in an ensemble to remember.

Jan 20 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff Will Take The Court In Mellow Yellow New Balance Kit

Meanwhile, Ajla Tomljanovic will wear Original Penguin and Emma Navarro moves to FP Movement from Free People.

Jan 18 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

2026 Australian Open Preview: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Too Cozy For Competition?

Courtside Coffee sorts the chaos into top‑10 power rankings for the men and women—and tells you where to watch the season's first Grand Slam tournament.

Jan 14 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

American Women: Amanda Anisimova And Coco Gauff Start 2026 Battling For USA's No. 1 Spot

Gauff leads Team USA into the semifinals at United Cup | Andy Murray Tries Cricket?

Jan 9 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

December 2025

United Cup 2026 Preview: Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz Lead Two-Time Champions Team USA

Top ATP and WTA Tour players take the court In the first big test of the 2026 season.

Dec 31, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Tennis Santa’s Gift Bag: Perfect Presents for the Game’s Brightest (and Most Baffling) Stars

Also in this issue: Off Season Breakups: Carlos Alcaraz Parts Ways With Coach, Naomi Osaka Leaves Agency She Co-founded and Emma Raducanu Splits With…

Dec 25, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

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