Category: Tennis

Netflix Shuns Live Sports but Embraces Sports Documentaries

The New York Times – Business:
Unlike many of its rivals, Netflix has not pursued showing live games. Instead, it has invested in series on professional auto racing, tennis and now golf.
Jessica Pegula Opens Up About Her Mother’s Cardiac Arrest

The New York Times – Sports:
In an essay, Jessica Pegula, a tennis player, described the health ordeal that her mother, Kim, an owner and president of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, endured last year.
Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?

The New York Times – Sports:
Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
Court Dismisses Guilty Plea by Australian Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios in Assault Case

The New York Times – Sports:
The guilty plea and dismissal stemmed from a confrontation Mr. Kyrgios had with his partner in 2021 when she tried to prevent him from leaving in a ride-hailing car.
Investigation Into Alexander Zverev Finds Insufficient Evidence for Abuse Claims

The New York Times – Sports:
The ATP Tour won’t discipline Zverev after a 15-month investigation into allegations made by his former girlfriend.
Novak Djokovic Comes Full Circle at the Australian Open

The New York Times – Sports:
Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022’s first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.”
Novak Djokovic Captures His 10th Australian Open Men’s Singles Title

The New York Times – Sports:
After missing last year’s tournament when he was deported for being unvaccinated for Covid-19, the Serbian star beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in straight sets to win his 22nd Grand Slam title.
Why Coaching From the Stands in Tennis Can Feel Like ‘Cheating’

The New York Times – Sports:
In-match coaching has always happened on the sly, but this year is the first time the Australian Open has allowed players to be coached from the stands.
Big Risks and Big Rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open

The New York Times – Sports:
The Belarusian, who beat Elena Rybakina to win her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, held the trophy in triumph while the war in Ukraine remained a brutal reality.
Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title

The New York Times – Sports:
The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.
Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title

The New York Times – Sports:
The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.
Rod Laver ‘Might Have Hurt Somebody’ With a Modern Racket

The New York Times – Sports:
At 84 years old, the man with his name on the stadium sits courtside at the Australian Open. He likes what he sees.