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.
WTA Pro Reveals She Was Forced to Stop After Her Body “Just Collapsed”
WTA Pro Kaja Juvan joins her peers in taking an extended break from tennis to recover from significant physical health struggles.
“Even If Alcaraz is on…”- Coco Gauff Has One Request for Tennis Dads on Father’s Special Day
Coco Gauff makes a special request to tennis dads all around the world after winning opening match in Cincinnati on her fathers's birthday
Aryna Sabalenka Calls Out Reporter Over Elena Rybakina at Cincinnati Open
Aryna Sabalenka reminds reporter about Elena Rybakina among top players in the press conference at the Cincinnati Open
“Price to Pay”- Chris Evert Raises Alarm Over Online Hate Targeting Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek gets Cgris Evert's backing who supports the Pole's comments on being angry after Canadian Open win
“I Was Scared”- Terence Atmane Shares Disturbing Details of Fan Stalking Encounter
Terence Atmane recounts stalking experience in Rome as the French player shares details of disturbing fan behavior.
Aryna Sabalenka Speaks Out on Gender Double Standard Over On-Court Emotions
Aryna Sabalenka talks about being criticised for being expressive on court and if there are gender-based double standards regarding that
Iga Swiatek Refuses to Follow Aryna Sabalenka Into WTA Gene Testing Debate
Iga Swiatek gives her opinion on the new gene testing policy of WTA with the Pole's views differing from Aryna Sabalenka's
Daniil Medvedev Opens Up on New Coach’s Future Ahead of US Open
Daniil Medvedev talks about hiring a new coach with no experience of coaching on the ATP Tour before the US Open
Venus Williams Trains as Serena Williams’ Weight-Loss Drug Ad Takes Over Cincinnati Open
Serena Williams' weight loss ad banner flies at the Cincinnati Open as Venus Williams hits out on a practice court
Venus & Serena Williams Get Tough Cincinnati Test 7 Years After Last Win
Venus Williams and Serena Williams are all set to make their doubles comeback as they are handed tough draw in Cincinnati
“Cry in Practice”- Aryna Sabalenka Reveals Emotional Struggle After Ex-Boyfriend’s Death
Aryna Sabalenka talks about how she used tennis to cope with emotional struggles when her ex boyfriend passed away
Denis Shapovalov Gets Instant Revenge on Adrian Mannarino After Being Hit at Cincinnati Open
Denis Shapovalov gets instant payback on Adrian Mannarino after Canadian gets hit at the Cincinnati Open match
