Brecht and Tennis

A Last Interview With Brecht

Ronald Hayman | London Magazine | 14th August 2026

Originally published in November 1956. Hayman visited Brecht in his work room in East Berlin, and found him a rather less imposing figure in person than on the page, small and soft-voiced. "He spoke, too, rather like an abbot very patiently explaining points of doctrine; but in conversation, the doctrines didn’t seem as rigid as they do in print, and the faith seemed more like a personal faith" (2,500 words)

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The Pro Tennis Wage Gap, Explained

Takashi Williams | Strung | 1st September 2026

Last year, the US Open made $7m more just from sales of its signature cocktail than it paid to both singles tournament winners. Compared to other sports, the revenue share with tennis players is low: "Carlos Alcaraz, who made $10m in prize money in 2022, would be around the 150th highest paid player if he were in the NBA." A year on the tour costs around $200,000; lower-ranked players struggle to pay it (1,700 words)