US Open recap: American star stuns defending champion Alcaraz with ‘huge victory’
Only one defending champion will get the chance to keep their title hopes alive, after Carlos Alcaraz was bundled out by American hero Ben Shelton.
Experience
From New Zealand, Sam is an experienced sports journalist who has worked extensively on both sides of the Tasman for outlets including Fox Sports Australia and The Dominion Post in Wellington.
Career highlights have included covering Rugby World Cups, the Australian Open, Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams’ rise in Wellington and the All Whites’ World Cup qualifying campaign in Mexico.
Sam enjoys writing profiles, discovering the quirks in athletes and is a regular guest on Stan Sport’s Inside Line show and New Zealand radio stations.
He lives in Sydney and is attempting to retire gracefully from park cricket.
Education
Sam holds a Bachelor of Sports Media from the University of Canberra.
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