ATP This Week: Tokyo 500, Beijing 500
WTA This Week: Beijing 1000 Week 1
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The Disastrous Deal That Could Bankrupt The WTA
Why It’s Interesting: In 2023, the WTA accepted a 150 million dollar investment from venture capital in exchange for 20% of the company. This is a great segment from Business Of Sport scrutinizing that fateful decision.
What The Pros Are Changing In Their Rackets
Why It’s Interesting: TennisNerd breaks down the latest equipment moves on tour, why tennis-ball consistency remains an issue for players, Qinwen Zheng’s custom shoe and new string from Luxilon.
Day In The Life With Linda Noskova & Donna Vekic
Why It’s Interesting: Great to see the WTA investing in some bespoke storytelling content. This documentary-style piece captures an ordinary pre-tournament day at the National Bank Open in Toronto, centering a newly minted top-player in Noskova for and the charismatic Vekic.
New 2027 ATP/WTA Rule Amends Gambling Policy
Why It’s Interesting: A long-held criticism of the tour’s gambling protocol is that players do not see any direct benefit from the massive revenues generated through the industry. This rule change requires 10% of profits go towards player welfare. We suspect this won’t go far enough to completely quiet criticisms.
Excerpt From Evonne Goolagong’s Upcoming Book
More: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley looks back at a defining moment from her teenage years, when a racist encounter on court changed how she viewed her identity and her ambition to become Australia’s first Indigenous tennis champion.
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The Creation Of Laver Cup: A News Magazine-Style Feature From Served
Leaving You With This Ridiculous Alcaraz Dropshot
On Gill’s YouTube, Carlos Alcaraz has tweaked his serve technique again in between the US Open and Laver Cup 2026. Gill Gross breaks down the adjustments...
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