Daily Delivery podcast: On Max Exsted’s global tennis pursuit

Jeff Day of the Star Tribune joins Michael Rand to discuss his story on Max Exsted, a 16-year-old from Savage who is one of the best junior tennis players in the world.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 24, 2024 at 2:01PM
Max Exsted carried his tennis gear into a match at InnerCity Tennis in Minneapolis last year. It was the only time he played competitively in his home state. (Carlos Gonzalez)

What does it take to be one of the best junior tennis players in the world?

Jeff Day joins host Michael Rand on the Daily Delivery podcast for a special weekend episode to talk about his story on Max Exsted, a teenager from Savage who is traveling the world to find out.

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about the writer

about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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