Barks
@barclaycard.bsky.social
Failed journalist. Successful Andy Murray fan.
Retired in 2024...
Coached the greatest tennis player of all time in 2025...
Coaching the next British men's winner of Wimbledon in 2026...
Absolutely nobody is doing it like Andy Murray is doing it. 🔥
Coached the greatest tennis player of all time in 2025...
Coaching the next British men's winner of Wimbledon in 2026...
Absolutely nobody is doing it like Andy Murray is doing it. 🔥
May 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Retired in 2024...
Coached the greatest tennis player of all time in 2025...
Coaching the next British men's winner of Wimbledon in 2026...
Absolutely nobody is doing it like Andy Murray is doing it. 🔥
Coached the greatest tennis player of all time in 2025...
Coaching the next British men's winner of Wimbledon in 2026...
Absolutely nobody is doing it like Andy Murray is doing it. 🔥
I used to think The Tennis Letter was the worst account on tennis twitter but they genuinely have nothing on Tennis Centel...
February 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I used to think The Tennis Letter was the worst account on tennis twitter but they genuinely have nothing on Tennis Centel...
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I wrote about an up-and-coming Swiss the mainstream is not yet aware of:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Tennis hangs on Roger Federer's every move. In Melbourne, he is holding court
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:44 AM
I wrote about an up-and-coming Swiss the mainstream is not yet aware of:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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I wrote about the One Point Slam: www.thesecondserve.com/wham-bam-tha...
Wham, Bam, Thank You, Slam - The Second Serve
The Australian Open’s 1-Point exhibition is both agony and ecstasy.
www.thesecondserve.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:26 AM
I wrote about the One Point Slam: www.thesecondserve.com/wham-bam-tha...
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I'll be doing some work for The Athletic during the Australian Open! I asked Jannik Sinner to reflect on the moment he considered quitting tennis today, and spun that into my first piece for them:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
'It’s tough to say because I know the ending': Jannik Sinner's return to a tournament of triumph and turmoil
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:25 AM
I'll be doing some work for The Athletic during the Australian Open! I asked Jannik Sinner to reflect on the moment he considered quitting tennis today, and spun that into my first piece for them:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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2025 was my first full year freelancing, and to my happy surprise I got enough published to do a summary thread!
I mostly wrote from bed, but I was at the very fun and hot Australian Open, and covered it for Defector. (Sans credential, but check back in a month.) defector.com/the-australi...
I mostly wrote from bed, but I was at the very fun and hot Australian Open, and covered it for Defector. (Sans credential, but check back in a month.) defector.com/the-australi...
The Australian Open Is Happy And Hot | Defector
MELBOURNE — Envy sabotaged my plans for watching the first day of the 2025 Australian Open. I was going to take in Day One on a projector at Federation Square, a public area surrounded by angular buil...
defector.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
2025 was my first full year freelancing, and to my happy surprise I got enough published to do a summary thread!
I mostly wrote from bed, but I was at the very fun and hot Australian Open, and covered it for Defector. (Sans credential, but check back in a month.) defector.com/the-australi...
I mostly wrote from bed, but I was at the very fun and hot Australian Open, and covered it for Defector. (Sans credential, but check back in a month.) defector.com/the-australi...
This, for me, is the funniest conversation between tennis players ever to happen on social media. 💀
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This, for me, is the funniest conversation between tennis players ever to happen on social media. 💀
A few weeks ago, I came across an article posted on the Australian Open website with the headline "Why Ben Shelton will win the Australian Open 2026".
I wrote about why I remain unconvinced.
popcorntennis.com/2025/12/23/w...
I wrote about why I remain unconvinced.
popcorntennis.com/2025/12/23/w...
Why Ben Shelton won’t win the Australian Open 2026
Ben Shelton has an energy to his tennis that is difficult to sustain consistently, especially against the very best.
popcorntennis.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A few weeks ago, I came across an article posted on the Australian Open website with the headline "Why Ben Shelton will win the Australian Open 2026".
I wrote about why I remain unconvinced.
popcorntennis.com/2025/12/23/w...
I wrote about why I remain unconvinced.
popcorntennis.com/2025/12/23/w...
How the ATP top 10 would handle robbing the Louvre:
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
How the ATP top 10 would handle robbing the Louvre:
Am I insane for taking Alcaraz's forehand over Federer's or Nadal's?!
September 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Am I insane for taking Alcaraz's forehand over Federer's or Nadal's?!
Genuinely embarrassing look for the US Open.
September 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Genuinely embarrassing look for the US Open.
Djokovic looks so damn tired in this first round match which means he's winning the title.
August 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Djokovic looks so damn tired in this first round match which means he's winning the title.
I think it would be fair to say this mixed-doubles tournament has traded legitimacy for mainstream popularity. I've seen more people than ever before talking about mixed-dubs but it does feel questionable to call it an actual major...
Regardless, I've had a great time with it!
Regardless, I've had a great time with it!
August 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I think it would be fair to say this mixed-doubles tournament has traded legitimacy for mainstream popularity. I've seen more people than ever before talking about mixed-dubs but it does feel questionable to call it an actual major...
Regardless, I've had a great time with it!
Regardless, I've had a great time with it!
I am irrationally excited about this, I'll always have a soft spot for Bernard tbh! 🙏
Lord Tomic just won the first set of round 1 US Open quallies. Sending thoughts and prayers he does a Raducanu.
August 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I am irrationally excited about this, I'll always have a soft spot for Bernard tbh! 🙏
Feel like we're all just waiting for Zverev to call here and he's just... not.
August 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Feel like we're all just waiting for Zverev to call here and he's just... not.
The actual worst thing about hinting for a job in media is that every job - even ones you think you might be qualified for! - are looking for someone with 5+ years experience, lol.
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The actual worst thing about hinting for a job in media is that every job - even ones you think you might be qualified for! - are looking for someone with 5+ years experience, lol.
That was fucking excellent. Highly enjoy the Radders vs Sabalenka matchup. Gimme' moooore.
August 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
That was fucking excellent. Highly enjoy the Radders vs Sabalenka matchup. Gimme' moooore.
Bernard Tomic matches have been fully completed in the length of time this Sabs and Radders game has taken...
August 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Bernard Tomic matches have been fully completed in the length of time this Sabs and Radders game has taken...
Radders is winning this and we all know it! 🫡
August 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Radders is winning this and we all know it! 🫡
After watching Jannik Sinner win his match in 59 minutes yesterday, I can't wait to watch Carlos Alcaraz cruise through the first set, drop the second from a break up, and win the third set breaker in a 3 and a half hour epic later on today. 🙏
August 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
After watching Jannik Sinner win his match in 59 minutes yesterday, I can't wait to watch Carlos Alcaraz cruise through the first set, drop the second from a break up, and win the third set breaker in a 3 and a half hour epic later on today. 🙏
Radders' forehand down the line will win her more majors in the future, I swear!
August 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Radders' forehand down the line will win her more majors in the future, I swear!
I think we can all agree that Emma Raducanu is winning the US Open this year.
August 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I think we can all agree that Emma Raducanu is winning the US Open this year.
Winning your first tournament in front of a home crowd at 18 is absolutely fucking insane. Didn't think she had a chance and will happily admit that I was a fucking idiot for it!
Victoria Mboko! 🔥
Victoria Mboko! 🔥
August 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Winning your first tournament in front of a home crowd at 18 is absolutely fucking insane. Didn't think she had a chance and will happily admit that I was a fucking idiot for it!
Victoria Mboko! 🔥
Victoria Mboko! 🔥
What I most liked about that match was that it properly felt like an 18 year old trying to make a huge breakthrough into the final of a huge event. Messy, nervy, all over the place, and, now and then, unbelievable ball-striking. 🔥
August 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
What I most liked about that match was that it properly felt like an 18 year old trying to make a huge breakthrough into the final of a huge event. Messy, nervy, all over the place, and, now and then, unbelievable ball-striking. 🔥
It is almost 2 in the morning where I am but Victoria Mboko is simply timeless. Un-fucking-real.
August 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It is almost 2 in the morning where I am but Victoria Mboko is simply timeless. Un-fucking-real.