Carlos Alcaraz is playing his first matches on tour without the help of his only coach since childhood, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and we are all wondering how this will go. What we aren't wondering anymore is if Juan Carlos will be coming back. We don't usually talk about who is coaching which player (because it's insider-y and kind of boring), but this coaching relationship is unlike anything we've ever seen in tennis, and we have thoughts.

Also:

• The new "ESPN Unlimited" option/paywall is confusing and more expensive for many of us (but also good for some people?)
• The Australian Open is getting as crowded as the U.S. Open ☹️
• Naomi Osaka's crazy umbrella/veil/wedding dress outfit
• Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova calls out pro-Putin players as "dangerous"

It's Grand Slam time! Enjoy the AO!

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