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‘I’m good, I promise’: the loneliness of the low-ranking tennis player

I was once Ireland’s No 1 player, and tried for years to climb the global ranks. But life at the bottom of the top can be brutal. By Conor Niland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

 . 25min 18sec

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‘I’m good, I promise’: the loneliness of the low-ranking tennis player

I was once Ireland’s No 1 player, and tried for years to climb the global ranks. But life at the bottom of the top can be brutal. By Conor Niland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

 . 25min 18sec
From the archive: ‘As borders closed, I became trapped in my Americanness’: China, the US and me

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: I’ve long nursed vague plans of moving back to China for a few years, to solidify my place there. But with each year tha ...  Show more

 . 35min 1sec
‘If there’s nowhere else to go, this is where they come’: how Britain’s libraries provide much more than books

In 2024, libraries are unofficial creches, homeless shelters, language schools and asylum support providers – filling the gaps left by a state that has reneged on its responsibilities. By Aida Edemariam. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

 . 33min 11sec
‘How do I heal?’: the long wait for justice after a black man dies in police custody

The true number of black people who have died after contact with the police has been hidden, while their families are faced with delays and denials. By Raekha Prasad. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

 . 37min 1sec
From the archive: The elephant vanishes: how a circus family went on the run

Dumba has spent her life performing in circuses around Europe, but in recent years animal rights activists have been campaigning to rescue her. When it looked like they might succeed, Dumba and her owners disappeared. By Laura Spinney. Help support our independent journalism at t ...  Show more

 . 37min 40sec