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Editorial team

thedrawtennis.com editorial team

thedrawtennis.com is run by a standing editorial team. Each author has their own beats and voice — here's who is responsible for what.

Giles Pemberton

Tactical Analyst & Data Lead

Covers: The Cold Math

A former ATP video analyst who spent a decade breaking down serve patterns for top-50 players. He believes the answers to any match lie strictly in the geometry of the court and the spin rates of the ball.

Cora Linfield

Court Conditions & History Specialist

Covers: Sacred Grounds · Tennis Lore

A seasoned touring reporter and former racket stringer who has analyzed court conditions at every major venue. She understands how a slight change in humidity or a specific type of crushed brick alters the entire fabric of a tournament.

Harvey Albright

Player Psychology & Match Dynamics Critic

Covers: Icons & Rivalries

A veteran sports psychologist and columnist who has analyzed the mental warfare of dozens of Grand Slam champions. He specializes in the unspoken pressure and legacy burdens that define the sport's greatest matchups.