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Ben Rothenberg
Freelance Writer for The New York Times
Ben Rothenberg is a freelance sports journalist who specialized in tennis reporting for The New York Times from 2011 to 2022.12 He is known for his in-depth reporting on professional tennis, with a focus on the intersections between tennis and broader cultural issues.23
Professional Background
Journalism Career:
- Covered professional tennis tours for The New York Times for approximately a decade1
- Senior Editor at Racquet Magazine1
- Contributor to various publications including Slate1
- Recently launched his own Substack newsletter called "Bounces" dedicated to tennis reporting2
Notable Work:
- Reported extensively on domestic violence accusations against tennis player Alexander Zverev1
- Covered tennis player Naomi Osaka since her emergence on the WTA Tour in 20143
- Known for investigative and feature reporting that goes beyond on-court tennis coverage1
Current Endeavors
Rothenberg is currently running his independent tennis reporting platform "Bounces", where he aims to provide independent and in-depth tennis journalism. He has highlighted the significant decline in tennis media coverage, noting that at the 2024 Australian Open, he was one of only two American journalists present.2
Professional Values: He emphasizes independence in journalism and seeks to create a platform free from conflicts of interest in tennis media.2
