Archive - Courtside Coffee

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

Buddy Up for Life: Building Community On and Off the Court

What began as a family’s tennis routine grew into an organization that supports the lives of athletes with Down syndrome nationwide.

Dec 22, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

The "Battle of the Sexes" Between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios Hurts Women's Tennis

This fiasco is a lose-lose situation for the WTA Tour

Dec 16, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

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Ranking the 10 Best Women's Tennis Matches in the 2025

The WTA Tour's 2025 season featured rising stars and big upsets. However, Aryna, Iga and Coco, the Big Three, brought the drama in some of the best…

Dec 5, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Ranking the 10 Best Men's Tennis Matches in the 2025 Season

There were so many epic rivalries, upsets and comebacks in 2025. It was tough, but the following are Courtside Coffee's 10 best men's matches this year.

Dec 1, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

November 2025

Make Your Mug Merry: How Edible Drink Toppers Turn Holiday Coffee into a Festive Celebration

Mug huggers, cup toppers and other accessories to enhance your holiday espresso drinks.

Nov 24, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Why Roger Federer is Headed to the International Hall of Fame Next Year and Serena Williams is Not.

Serena and Roger announced their retirements in 2022. However, Federer will be inducted next year. Serena must wait until 2027.

Nov 21, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

The Final Countdown: Biggest Questions in the Last Days of the 2025 Tennis Season

What's on the line at the ATP Finals? | WTA Final Wrap Up | Venus Williams Back in 2026?

Nov 8, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

2025 WTA Finals: Top Players Give Looks You Can Find Online

The pre-tournament photoshoot provided a platform for players to showcase their style beyond on-court attire and you can get these looks just in time…

Nov 3, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

October 2025

2025 WTA Finals Preview: Can Coco Gauff Defend Her Title?

Where to watch, what's at stake and biggest storylines in Riyadh.

Oct 27, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Nike, Oregon Debut the Grateful Ducks Collab

The Grateful Ducks collection celebrates the legacy of the Grateful Dead at Oregon

Oct 24, 2025 • Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

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