Corrections
We make mistakes. Here's where we admit them, fix them, and occasionally make excuses for them. Nobody's perfect, especially not us.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
At Topspin Press, we strive for journalistic excellence. Unfortunately, we also strive for deadlines, which sometimes means we make mistakes. When we do, we're committed to correcting them promptly and transparently.
This page serves as a public record of our errors, corrections, and the occasional "we meant to do that" explanation. It's like a public shaming, but self-imposed.
How to Report an Error
Found a Mistake?
If you spot an error in our coverage, we want to know about it. Even if it's just a typo, we appreciate the help. Our proofreaders are only human (and sometimes not even that).
Report an ErrorWhat We Need
- • The specific error you found
- • Where you found it (article title, URL)
- • What the correct information should be
- • Your contact information (optional)
- • Any additional context that might help
Recent Corrections
Tournament Final Score Error
December 15, 2024Error: Reported that Sarah Johnson won the Women's Singles final 11-8, 11-6, 11-9.
Correction: Sarah Johnson actually won 11-8, 11-6, 11-7. We apologize for the extra point we gave her.
How it happened: Our reporter was apparently counting on their fingers while watching the match. We've since provided them with a calculator.
Player Name Misspelling
December 12, 2024Error: Referred to local legend "Mike Thompkins" throughout an article about the Community Center Championship.
Correction: The player's name is "Mike Thompson." We've corrected this throughout the article.
How it happened: Our AI transcription service has trouble with names that sound like they could be spelled multiple ways. We're working on it.
Tournament Date Confusion
December 10, 2024Error: Reported that the Winter Classic Tournament would be held on "Saturday, December 21st."
Correction: The tournament is actually on Saturday, December 28th. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
How it happened: Our calendar widget was set to the wrong year. We've since upgraded to a calendar that knows what year it is.
Types of Errors We Correct
Factual Errors: Wrong scores, dates, names, or locations
Misquotations: Incorrectly attributed statements or quotes
Context Errors: Missing or incorrect background information
Typos & Grammar: Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
Photo Captions: Incorrect player identification or descriptions
Link Errors: Broken or incorrect hyperlinks
What We Don't Correct
Not everything that looks like an error actually is one. Here are some things we won't correct, even if you ask nicely:
Opinions: If we say a player has "questionable line-calling skills," that's our opinion, not an error.
Creative License: We sometimes embellish stories for dramatic effect. This is intentional, not a mistake.
Predictions: If we predict a player will win and they don't, that's not an error—it's just bad fortune-telling.
Jokes: Our attempts at humor are not errors, even if they're not funny. That's just our style.
Our Correction Process
Error Reported
We receive your error report and acknowledge it within 24 hours.
Investigation
Our fact-checking team (consisting of one intern and a coffee machine) investigates the claim.
Correction Made
If an error is confirmed, we correct it and add it to this page.
Public Notice
We update this corrections page and, if significant, add a correction notice to the original article.
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