Brandon Nakashima is a young tennis sensation who has been making waves in the ATP circuit. He is known for his steady progress and consistent performance. Born in San Diego, California, on August 3, 2001, Nakashima has become a prominent figure in American tennis. His journey began at the age of th
The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a sweet spot. They've already secured a playoff berth, which is a big deal for a team that many didn't expect much from this season. Now, they're looking to make the most of their last regular season game against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans aren't in the playoff
Naomi Osaka, the famous tennis star, is not feeling her best right now. She's playing in the United Cup in Perth, Australia. But she's been sick since Christmas. This sickness is making it hard for her to play well. Osaka lost her first match against Greece's Maria Sakkari. It was a tough loss. Sak
In a lively exhibition match in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka. This event, dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes, ” was more about fun than making a big statement about gender equality. The players joked around, served underhand, and even danced to keep the crowd entertained. The matc
Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top female tennis player, recently lost to Nick Kyrgios, a man ranked 673th in the men's circuit, in an exhibition match. The rules were tweaked to make it fairer, like giving Sabalenka a smaller court and limiting serves. Some people saw this match as a step back for wo
Ping pong, often seen as a simple game, has a history that many overlook. Josh Safdie, the director of the new film "Marty Supreme, " discovered this while researching. The movie tells the story of Marty Mauser, a young man in the 1950s who dreams big and uses his ping pong skills to chase his ambit
In Pasadena, California, a pair of table tennis experts, Diego Schaaf and Wei Wang, have been quietly shaping Hollywood's ping pong scenes for decades. Their latest project? Transforming Timothée Chalamet into a convincing table tennis prodigy for the film "Marty Supreme. " Schaaf and Wang run Alph
In the bustling streets of 1940s and '50s New York City, a unique subculture thrived around table tennis. This wasn't your average basement game; it was a high-stakes world filled with gamblers, artists, and misfits. Among them, a young Jewish man named Marty Reisman stood out. Known for his sharp s
Ever heard of a ping-pong player who was also a hustler? Meet Marty Reisman. He was a big deal in the table tennis world. He loved the game and loved to bet on it. He even inspired a movie called "Marty Supreme" with Timothée Chalamet. Marty was not just any player. He was a champion. He played wit
In the movie "Marty Supreme, " Timothee Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a character who is a lot like Howard Ratner from "Uncut Gems. " Both are Jewish New Yorkers who love taking big risks. Marty is a table tennis player who thinks he can win big if he just keeps betting. The movie is set in 1952 and
