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Sagnik Datta covers tennis on the US Sports desk at EssentiallySports, reporting on the ATP and WTA tours. His work runs from match reporting and playing-style analysis to the off-court stories around the tour, including recent pieces on Cruz Hewitt's first tour-level win and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario's bankruptcy case.
Sagnik holds a Mass Communication degree. He followed the game through Roger Federer's career and now writes about how playing styles are built and taken apart. He also follows Formula 1 and the NBA.
ATP Pro Handed Four-Year Ban After Testing Positive for Same Substance as Iga Swiatek
Atp Pro Parikshit Somani handed a four-year ban for testing poistive for same substance like Iga Swiatek back in 2024
“So Disappointed”- Elena-Gabriela Ruse Defends Eva Lys After Loss With Blunt Message to Critics
Eva Lys gets defended by Elena-Gabriela Ruse as online critics slam the German player's digital life after one-sided loss to Romanian
“This Ain’t It”- Tennis Fans Question Aryna Sabalenka’s Priorities After Vogue Runway
Aryna Sabalenka faces fan scrutiny who question the Belarusian's tennis priorities as former World No.1 attends fashion event in Milan
“Not Very Smooth”- Tennis Insider Questions Jannik Sinner-Roger Federer Relationship Over Continued Laver Cup Absence
Jannik Sinner's realtionship with Roger Federer draws scrutiny from tennis insider as Italian continues be absent from Laver Cup
“Leave Me Alone”- Amanda Anisimova Hits Back at Body Commentary After Ozempic Claims
Amanda Anisimova shuts down Ozempic use rumors as American sidelined during the Asian swing due to wrist injury
US Court Dismisses WTA Pro’s $20 Million Lawsuit Over Doping Suspension
Tara Moore's twenty million dollar lawsuit gets dismissed by US judge, with the British player's doping controversy going on for four years
“Sore Losers Come in All Genders”- Andrea Petkovic Pushes Back at Cold WTA Handshake Claims
Andrea Petkovic hits back at critics targeting WTA for cold handshakes as former German pro points to on-court skirmishes in the men's game
Former World No. 3 Reveals Grim Comeback Update as Surgery Recovery Drags On
Jordan Thompson talks about long recoevery process after back surgery as Australian yet to feel any quick effects of the same
Maria Sharapova Apologizes for Leaving Ahead of São Paulo Final Amid Unexpected Chaos
Maria Sharapova leaves ahead of schedule at the São Paolo Open as final is potsponed due to rain as the Russian apologises to fans
“Avoid Relapses”- Jannik Sinner Tipped to Skip Asian Swing as Tennis Bigwig Reveals His Priorities
Jannik Sinner tipped to miss the Asian swing as former ATP Pro hints that the World No.1 make his comeback in the indoor season
Camila Giorgi Welcomes First Child as Italian Star Shares Glimpse of New Chapter
Camila Giorgi welcomes her first child to the world as the Italian shared glimpses of her baby boy on social media
“Stay Dry”: Iva Jovic Reacts After Rain-Soaked Guadalajara Open Triumph
Iva Jovic gives a quick speech in the rain after sucessfully defending her title at the Guadalajara Open and thanks the Mexican crowd
