Are sports becoming as queer as we want?

Everyone's obsessed with the French Open right now, and honestly, it’s about time. Between the red clay and the high stakes, it’s hard not to think about that final match in Challengers being some of the best sex ever seen on screen. With the Heated Rivalry series fueling the fire, sports are finally as queer as we’ve always wanted them to be. Even though Joao Lucas Reis da Silva was eliminated in the qualifying rounds on May 20, he still made history as the first out man to play French Open qualifying. While we wait for more out men to break through the main draw, queer women like Daria Kasatkina and doubles pro Demi Schuurs are holding it down. Plus, Naomi Osaka is basically turning the court into her own archival fashion show with her custom kits. Is our whole message of friendship and community on Collective not hitting? Find yourself a friendly rival instead. You need someone to push your buttons and force your hand to be the better tennis player. Whether you’re there for the deuce or just the advantage, finding a partner to play with is a win-win situation.