One Take at a Time
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.
“I Can Only Walk”: Carlos Alcaraz Playfully Mocks Reporter’s Question About His Bandaged Knee
Carlos Alcaraz remains playful when asked questions about potential injury concerns ahead of the ATP Finals
“Deserved To Be Here”: Flavio Cobolli Shows Class With Touching Jannik Sinner Shout-Out at ATP Finals
Flavio Cobolli shows a gracious gesture towards Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals as the World No. 6 has to carry the home hopes
“She’s Sleeping Peacefully”: Elina Svitolina Gets Emotional About Daughter After Beating Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals
Elina Svitolina thinks about daughter Skaii after reaching the semifinal of the WTA Finals with a win over Aryna Sabalenka
Holger Rune’s Injury Woes Resurface at Same Tournament That Saw His Season Derailed Last Year
Holger Rune has yet another Stockholm setback one year after getting his Achilles injury at the same event
Tennis Insider Warns Alexander Zverev as Carlos Alcaraz Gets a Big Advantage in the ATP Finals
Alexander Zverev gets cautioned by tennis insider for getting difficult group at the ATP Finals whereas Carlos Alcaraz gets easy draw
Coco Gauff Grinds Out WTA Finals Win Through Pain but Still Exits Before Semifinals
Coco Gauff plays through pain in the final match of the season as American is out of the semifinal race of the WTA Finals
WTA Finals’ New Format Remains a Mystery as Madison Keys, Karolina Muchova & Elina Svitolina Weigh In
The likes of Karolina Muchova, Madison Keys and Elina Svitolina weigh in on the current WTA Finals format after Coco Gauff did the same
“What a F****ng Loser” — Aryna Sabalenka’s Brutal Reaction to Mirra Andreeva Loss Takes an Unexpected Turn
Aryna Sabalenka takes a harsh take on her own performance against Mirra Andreeva at the WTA Finals while being optimistic about next match
“My Team Suffers”- Mirra Andreeva Turns Pre-Match Frustration Into Winning Against Aryna Sabalenka as Coach Steps In
Mirra Andreeva credits her coach Conchita Martinez for helping her channel her emotions into beating Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals
WTA Stands Firm on Stadium 2 Decision as Indian Wells Finals Draw Smaller Crowds
WTA defends its decision to use stadium 2 with a reduced capacity for the WTA Finals being hosted in Indian Wells
“They’re Kinda Stupid”- Coco Gauff Calls Out WTA Finals Format as Bizarre Risk Comes Under Scrutiny
Coco Gauff calls out WTA Finals format which will see the home favorite pack her bags home even with a win in her last match
Ben Shelton’s New Coaching Team Comes With a Twist as Juan Carlos Ferrero Rules Out Full-Time Role
Juan Carlos Ferrero gives a glimpse into working arrangement with Ben Shelton's team with full time travel being out of question
