Matthew Futterman

Matthew Futterman is an experienced sports journalist who has written for prestigious publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He currently writes for The Athletic and is known for his in-depth reporting on tennis. His work includes two books,

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of writing for major publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, which may influence readers to trust his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles analyzed.

Contradictions

79%

Examples:

  • In an article about Jannik Sinner beating Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, the author contradicts himself by stating that Daniil Medvedev came back from two sets down to win against Alexander Zverev, which is not related to the main topic of the article.
  • The title of the article about Zendaya and tennis is misleading as it suggests that she has never won a major tennis tournament when in fact she has.

Deceptions

92%

Examples:

  • The article about Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open contains misleading information such as implying that Djokovic had poor control over his serves during the tournament and suggesting that Sinner had never beaten Djokovic before when in fact he had.
  • The author does not provide any evidence to support Djokovic's claim that he was playing poorly during this tournament.

Recent Articles

Team USA's Alex Sedrick Scores Last-Second Try, Clinches Historic Bronze Medal in Women's Rugby Sevens at Paris Olympics

Team USA's Alex Sedrick Scores Last-Second Try, Clinches Historic Bronze Medal in Women's Rugby Sevens at Paris Olympics

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Team USA's Alex Sedrick scored a last-second try against Australia to clinch the women's rugby sevens bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, marking their first Olympic medal in rugby sevens history.
Caeleb Dressel Anchors US to Gold in Men's 4x100-meter Freestyle Relay at Paris Olympics

Caeleb Dressel Anchors US to Gold in Men's 4x100-meter Freestyle Relay at Paris Olympics

Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024 Caeleb Dressel anchored the US men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team to the first gold medal for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, while Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus defeated American Katie Ledecky in the women's 400-meter freestyle final. The US women's team missed out on a gold medal in this event, as Australia continues to dominate swimming.
Carlos Alcaraz Defies Novak Djokovic to Win Second Consecutive Wimbledon Title

Carlos Alcaraz Defies Novak Djokovic to Win Second Consecutive Wimbledon Title

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 At Wimbledon, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz clinched his second consecutive title by defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4). Alcaraz secured his fourth Grand Slam championship and denied Djokovic a record eight Wimbledon men's singles titles and the most Grand Slam titles in any era.
Novak Djokovic Addresses Crowd After Being Booed at Wimbledon: 'Good Night'

Novak Djokovic Addresses Crowd After Being Booed at Wimbledon: 'Good Night'

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion and world no. 2-ranked men's tennis player, expressed disappointment towards booing fans during his Wimbledon quarterfinal match against Holger Rune on July 9, 2024. Despite his claims, Rune believed fans were chanting his name instead. Djokovic underwent surgery for a torn meniscus prior to the tournament and is seeking his fourth French Open title, next facing Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals.
Emma Navarro's Surprising Run at Wimbledon: Defeating Coco Gauff and Reaching the Quarterfinals

Emma Navarro's Surprising Run at Wimbledon: Defeating Coco Gauff and Reaching the Quarterfinals

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 23-year-old Emma Navarro, a tennis player from New York City, surprises everyone with her impressive run at Wimbledon 2024, defeating Coco Gauff in the fourth round and reaching the quarterfinals. This year alone, she has won $1,074,546 in prize money and secured her first WTA title.
Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury: Latest in Series of Setbacks for Top Players

Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury: Latest in Series of Setbacks for Top Players

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion and Wimbledon favorite, withdrew from the tournament due to a nagging shoulder injury affecting her serving ability. The injury had been present since the Berlin Open last month. Despite pushing through practice, Sabalenka's team advised against playing due to the risk of worsening the injury. Belarusian star Sabalenka, dealing with back injuries and illness at French Open earlier this summer, missed her first Grand Slam tournament due to injury in her career.
Iga Swiatek Dominates Coco Gauff in French Open Semifinals: A Look Ahead to the Final Against Jasmine Paolini

Iga Swiatek Dominates Coco Gauff in French Open Semifinals: A Look Ahead to the Final Against Jasmine Paolini

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1 tennis player, reached the French Open final by defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets. Swiatek has dominated Gauff with an 11-1 record and aims for her fourth championship at the tournament. Jasmine Paolini advances to face Swiatek in the final after defeating Mirra Andreeva, marking her first Grand Slam final appearance.
Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic to Reach Australian Open Final Against Daniil Medvedev

Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic to Reach Australian Open Final Against Daniil Medvedev

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Jannik Sinner has reached the final of the Australian Open after defeating Novak Djokovic in five sets. Daniil Medvedev will face Jannik Sinner in the final after beating Alexander Zverev.