Zach Matthai

San Francisco Bay Area, California
Zach Matthai is a former Netflix product builder writing independent tennis coverage and working as a professional photographer, focused on clear match recaps, on-court context, and coverage that respects the reader’s time.
05
Jan
Sebastian Korda Handles Shanghai Breakout Valentin Vacherot in Brisbane

Sebastian Korda Handles Shanghai Breakout Valentin Vacherot in Brisbane

Sebastian Korda opened 2026 by neutralizing Shanghai breakout Valentin Vacherot, recovering from an early wobble to win in straight sets.
2 min read
05
Jan
Wawrinka, 40, Makes Cobolli Earn It in Three-Set United Cup Battle

Wawrinka, 40, Makes Cobolli Earn It in Three-Set United Cup Battle

Stan Wawrinka opened his farewell season by pushing Flavio Cobolli to three tight sets at the United Cup.
2 min read
04
Jan
Francis Tiafoe Starts 2026 With Composed Win Over Alexander Vukic in Brisbane

Francis Tiafoe Starts 2026 With Composed Win Over Alexander Vukic in Brisbane

A steady reset for Francis Tiafoe in Brisbane, using serve efficiency and controlled aggression to start 2026 on his terms.
1 min read
04
Jan
Learner Tien Starts 2026 the Same Way He Ended 2025 — In Control

Learner Tien Starts 2026 the Same Way He Ended 2025 — In Control

Fresh off his Next Gen ATP Finals title, Learner Tien opened 2026 with a straight-sets win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli in Brisbane.
1 min read