Bill Ackman, an outspoken 59-year-old financier, tried competing in a professional tournament.
Category: Assn of Tennis Professionals
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Novak Djokovic Wins the US Open and a 24th Grand Slam Title
On a court where he had regularly played the villain, Djokovic soaked in the fan adoration as he beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
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The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton
The late-blooming 20-year-old is a rising star thanks to a blistering serve that he is learning to balance with the rest of his game.
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At The U.S. Open, Arthur Fils Of France Keeps On Winning
At the U.S. Open, Arthur Fils, a 19-year-old Frenchman, is surpassing expectations. Britain’s Jack Draper, 21, has been there. It’s all good.
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At Wimbledon, Is It Time for Hawk-Eye Live To Replace The Line Judges?
Line judges made incorrect calls in the first week that changed the trajectory of matches for Andy Murray, Bianca Andreescu and Venus Williams, among others. Is it time to give computers the job?
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Chris Eubanks Keeps Winning At Wimbledon And Plays Stefanos Tsitsipas Monday
The former Georgia Tech star took a long and meandering road to the round of 16 at Wimbledon. He’s OK with that, and looks more than ready.
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French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon
After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.
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Wimbledon Boycott in 1973 Changed the Tennis World
The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.
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Women’s Tennis Tour Approves Deal for Pay Equity by 2033
The WTA Tour approved a plan to achieve pay equity at its biggest tournaments. But it won’t be fully implemented until 2033.
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Forty Years After French Open Win, Yannick Noah Endures as a Star
To the world, Noah is the last Frenchman to win his country’s Grand Slam tournament. In France, his legacy and life loom over every man who has played tennis.
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Carlos Alcaraz toma el escenario del Roland Garros
La victoria tiene muchos padres. Al tenista número uno del momento le ayudó que el suyo también fuera jugador profesional y luego que una compañía de dulces se interesara en apoyarlo.
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Before Carlos Alcaraz Was Great, He Was Good Enough to Be Lucky
Success has many fathers. In Alcaraz’s case, he was born to an actual tennis-playing father, and then the local candy company swooped in to help.