Bobby John Barker

Bobby John Barker

Joined: Nov 1, 2021

Bobby John is a Contributor to Fansided's Lob & Smash tennis community. Formerly a magazine feature writer in his native New Zealand, he has written about all things ATP/WTA since 2021, previewing major tournaments, profiling it's most interesting stars, and weighing in on a some of the sport's most controversial topics. Oh, and he unequivocally loves an underarm serve.

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates defeating Borna Coric of Croatia at the 2023 United Cup. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Where Will The Ever-Perplexing ‘Tsitsipas Experience’ Take Us in 2023?

Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy after winning the 2022 Australian Open Men's Singles Final against Daniil Medvedev. (Photo by PAUL CROCK/AFP via Getty Images)

The Three Best Matches on the ATP Tour in 2022

Daniil Medvedev reacts during his loss to Nick Kyrgios in their fourth round match at the 2022 US Open. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Daniil Medvedev’s Nine-Month Nosedive

Daniil Medvedev celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2021 US Open at Flushing Meadows. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

2022 US Open: The Four ‘Tiers’ Of Contender For the Men’s Title

Eventual champion Lorenzo Musetti in action during day five of the Hamburg European Open 2022 (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images).

ATP 2022: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not After Hamburg, Gstaad

Victoria Azarenka celebrates after winning her second-round match against Jil Teichmann at the 2022 Australian Open (Photo by BRANDON MALONE/AFP via Getty Images).

3 matches to catch in Round 3 of the Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev in action during his first-round match 2022 Australian Open. (Photo by Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Aussie Open Round 2 preview from Melbourne Park

Rod Laver Arena ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)

2022 Australian Open Preview: Who To Watch For

Novak Djokovic reacts during his semi final match vs Marin Cilic during the 2021 Davis Cup (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Border fiasco suggests the writing is on the wall for Djokovic

A man walks past the main entrance to Rod Laver Arena, home of the Australia Open in Melbourne, which is set to begin on January 17th. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

What’s to come in January on the ATP Tour

Novak Djokovic during his victory Daniil Medvedev in the final of the 2021 Rolex Paris Masters. (Photo by Tnani Badreddine ATPImages/Getty Images)

Recapping Novak Djokovic’s Remarkable 2021 Season

France's Hugo Gaston departs Centre Court following his quarter-final defeat to Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Masters. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images)

Gaston’s Run In Paris Re-Ignites ‘Crowd Etiquette’ Debate