Senior Tennis Writer
Sayantan Roy is a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, covering track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and the storylines shaping Team USA and the wider Olympic movement ahead of LA 2028. He previously spent more than two years writing for Tennis on the site's Live Events desk, where his real-time Matchday Preview analysis and data-backed predictions drew recognition from tennis voices including commentator and analyst Olly Tennis.
A former competitive tennis player, Sayantan built his reputation breaking down head-to-head records, match dynamics and on-court strategy with precision. That analytical grounding now shapes his Olympics reporting, where he pushes past results into the athlete storylines and structural debates that follow each event.
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US Olympic Legend Justin Gatlin Puts His Track Trophy on the Line Against Female Champion
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Team USA Completely Removes Any Gymnast From Upcoming Youth Olympic Games
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The USA Track & Field Foundation announces grants for athlete moms to help them navigate the critical transition.
Lionel Messi Won Everything, but This One Achievement Escaped His 21-Year-Long Career
After spending more than two decades in international career, Lionel Messi announced his retirement but what's that one feat he never achieved
