Naomi Osaka’s journey with mental health made her return to tennis even more impressive.
Naomi Osaka’s Return to Tennis Referring to Naomi Osaka’s return to professional tennis as a “comeback tour” might be missing the point. She’s not just rejoining the circuit like an old band; she’s coming back at the top tier of women’s tennis. At just 28, Osaka has steadily climbed back up since she resumed competing […]
US Open audiences can transform the solitary nature of tennis.
Loneliness in Professional Singles Tennis Is there a lonelier sport than professional singles tennis? I mean, really, think about it. In boxing, there are corners where fighters converse between rounds. Golfers have caddies for support. Even in gymnastics, coaches can step in and communicate during team competitions. Figure skating might seem solitary, but those moments […]
Tennis shouldn’t impose crowd noise regulations at the US Open.
Tennis and Crowd Noise: A Personal Take In an old fantasy football piece, a writer shared a memory about comedians, specifically Leroy Seabrooks. He recalled an event where he’d make jokes, sometimes missing the mark, but would cleverly attribute the failures to Leroy, which got laughs. This story has lingered in his mind. It’s a […]
Has women’s tennis solved the Iga Swiatek puzzle?
Shifts in Iga Swiatek’s Tennis Journey Back in 2022, I genuinely believed that Iga Swiatek would be the one to watch in women’s tennis for the next decade. However, it seems that hasn’t quite happened yet. To be fair, some of these changes are pretty understandable. In 2024, she managed to snag four ATP-1000 titles. […]
US Open providing fans with upscale dining options alongside top-level tennis
U.S. Open Offers Unique Culinary Experience This year’s U.S. Open isn’t just about tennis matches; it’s also an exciting opportunity for food lovers. Fans can savor a variety of gourmet dishes while enjoying matches featuring Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, as revealed by Side Dish. The culinary offerings kick off the week of August 23 […]
How Arantxa Sanchez Vicario’s $41 million tennis wealth disappeared
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario’s Financial Struggles Once celebrated as the world’s top-ranked tennis player, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario now finds herself without financial resources after her ex-husband depleted her $41 million fortune, a claim she firmly supports. “I was so focused on my tennis career that I left the financial side to my husband—without really knowing how […]
Women’s Tennis Association Implements Genetic Testing to Promote Fairness in Women’s Competition
WTA Implements New Rules for Women’s Tennis Eligibility The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has introduced a new policy that requires genetic testing for individuals identifying as women to compete in women’s sports. This move aims to ensure fair competition. According to the WTA’s recent policy, all participants must undergo genetic testing to check for the […]
WTA implements SRY gene testing for women’s professional tennis events
WTA Introduces Genetic Testing for Women’s Category Eligibility The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has decided to implement genetic testing for players aiming to compete in the women’s division. Under the new eligibility rules, athletes must undergo testing for the SRY gene, which is found on the Y chromosome and plays a role in male sexual […]
Former UCLA tennis player weds Raiders’ Jackson Powers-Johnson
Kimi Hans and Jackson Powers-Johnson Tie the Knot Former UCLA tennis player Kimi Hans and Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson have officially exchanged vows. Their wedding celebration took place in Kauai, Hawaii. It kicked off with a Wimbledon-themed welcome party that gathered guests from the island. The ceremony itself was held at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, […]
Family of man who established National Tennis Center asserts USTA is forcing them out
USTA Faces Lawsuit from Hester Family Over Legacy Issues The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is under fire from the heirs of William “Slew” Hester, who was instrumental in establishing the National Tennis Center. Allegations suggest that the USTA has essentially tried to erase his contributions and has even taken nearly $500,000 from his family. […]