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# Tennis Columnist Matthew Futterman

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![AZ and Jonny welcome NY Times and The Athletic's famed tennis columnist, Matthew Futterman, who discusses his recently released book, The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis.](https://tstfiujkzyggkgynlnto.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/episode-images/404dfacc-fab6-4242-854d-4a0c067ee30e.jpg)

August 20, 2026

## AZ and Jonny welcome NY Times and The Athletic's famed tennis columnist, Matthew Futterman, who discusses his recently released book, The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis.

The Cruelest Game takes a deep dive into what makes these champions tick, and at what cost, physically and emotionally.



](/episodes/az-and-jonny-welcome-ny-times-and-the-athletic-s-famed-tennis-columnist-matthew)

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