James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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Pickleball: America’s Fastest-Growing Sport for Seniors

Former tennis player Phil Meadows, 70 (left), plays pickleball several times a week in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Here in double, December 13, 2025. BENJAMIN BOSHART FOR “THE WORLD” From the seaside resorts of Oregon to the Amish farmyards of Pennsylvania, from the wealthy towns of Maryland to the playgrounds of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), the same sound … Read more

China’s Sporting Troubles: Beyond Football Setbacks

The Chinese tennis player Chen Yufei – Photo: BWF The new season of the BWF (World Badminton Federation) has been underway for almost a month, with three major tournaments in the Super 500 group and above, but Chinese players have only managed to win one singles title so far. That was the women’s singles title … Read more

Djokovic Advances: Australian Open Quarter-Finals 2024

The Australian Open available on L’Équipe You now have the opportunity to watch sporting events broadcast by Eurosport (tennis, cycling, winter sports, 2026 Winter Olympics directly on the L’Équipe website and app). The L’Équipe+Eurosport subscription includes access to linear Eurosport channels as well as additional streams, plus unlimited access to L’Équipe content (articles, videos, podcasts, … Read more

Morbihan Youth Champs: Questembert Winners

Morbihan Youth Championships in Questembert The departmentals took place Saturday and Sunday in Questembert. As expected, the Kervignac club won most of the titles, closely followed by the clubs of Ploemeur, Ploërmel and Lanester. MINIMAL FINALS. Men’s singles: 1. Th. Plaza-Braquier (Kervignac); 2. E. Hague (Ploërmel). Simple dames : 1. Ch. Loru (Kervignac); 2nd Ch. Guillerme … Read more

Sinner: Heat Rule Save at [Tournament Name]

Those – Sinner reels in the heat and is saved from the tournament – McEnroe speaks of favoritism When Jannik Sinner threatens to collapse in Melbourne, the roof is closed and there is a break. “Funny timing,” says his opponent Eliot Spizzirri. John McEnroe becomes clearer. Published today at 7:21 p.m Plagued by cramps: Jannik … Read more

Raymond/Joaquin: Indonesia Masters 2026 Debut

JAKARTA – From January 20 to 26, 2026, badminton players Raymond Indra/Nicolas Joaquin won the runner-up in the men’s doubles of the 2026 Indonesia Masters held at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. This achievement complements the brilliant record of young Indonesian athletes fully supported by PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI. BNI Company Secretary … Read more