Category: Tennis

After Indian Wells and Miami, Intrigue Awaits at the Top of Tennis

The New York Times – Sports:
Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina had a rousing month in the United States. With Europe, red clay and the return of the biggest stars on the horizon, this could get very interesting.
Wimbledon Drops Ban on Players From Russia and Belarus

The New York Times – Sports:
The All England Club’s decision is a reversal of a policy that drew criticism last year. It will open the door for several top players to compete as neutrals.
Practical but Not Pretty. That’s Pro Tennis at Miami’s N.F.L. Stadium.

The New York Times – Sports:
Five years ago, the Miami Open had to abandon Crandon Park on Key Biscayne for Hard Rock Stadium and its parking lot. It remains a work in progress.
Carlos Alcaraz Takes World No. 1 Ranking Into The Miami Open

The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, who won the men’s singles title at Indian Wells, reclaims the world No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic. But can he keep it?
Pam Shriver’s Fight to End Sex Abuse in Women’s Tennis

The New York Times – Sports:
The 21-time Grand Slam doubles champion is doing four-way duty as a television commentator, a coach, an ally to sexual abuse survivors and an agitator for changing the game’s culture.
The Carlos Alcaraz Show Returns to Raves

The New York Times – Sports:
The 2022 U.S. Open champion, Alcaraz battled injuries in fall and winter. At Indian Wells, he is nearly at full power, dominating opponents and dazzling fans.
At Indian Wells, the Players Have a Playground of Their Own

The New York Times – Sports:
To protect the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the tournament’s founder took a “get off my lawn” approach so that tennis players could always count on getting on his lawn.
CVC Capital Partners Will Invest $150 Million in WTA

The New York Times – Sports:
CVC Capital Partners, the former owner of Formula 1, will take a 20 percent stake in a commercial subsidiary as the tour seeks to expand its marketing of events and players and increase prize money.
How Tennis and Team Djokovic Are Pushing to Get Him Into the U.S.

The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the world No. 1, who is unvaccinated against Covid-19, has lobbied the Biden administration for an exemption so he can play at Indian Wells and the Miami Open. So far, he has come up short.
With Indian Wells Days Away, Novak Djokovic Hopes for a Miracle

The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1, Djokovic remains unvaccinated against Covid-19 and still cannot enter the United States without an exemption. He has asked for one and is awaiting an answer.
Diana Shnaider Is Mixing College Tennis With the Pro Tour, for Now

The New York Times – Sports:
A freshman at North Carolina State, Shnaider, a Russian, is the first woman ranked in the top 100 of the pro game to play college tennis since 1993.
Tennis Bracelet, Anyone?

The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Evert made them famous, and their simple, elegant designs have stood the test of time.