Tennis News: September 25, 2023
The world commemorates the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s historic “Battle of the Sexes” triumph over Bobby Riggs. Billie Jean King to be nominatedRead More
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The world commemorates the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s historic “Battle of the Sexes” triumph over Bobby Riggs. Billie Jean King to be nominatedRead More
2 responsesThe return of the WTA tour to China reminds us that Peng Shuai’s well-being is still in question. Simona Halep has been suspended for fourRead More
The rise of Aryna Sabalenka and Ben Shelton. Drop shots are having a moment. Eugenie Bouchard announces that she is joining the Professional Pickleball tour.Read More
Why the US Open should be on every fan’s sporting event “Bucket List.” The Grand Slam celebrates much more than tennis. Missing John McEnroe? TheRead More
2 responsesInside scoop behind the scenes of the US Open is the dominant theme this week. Isner announces his retirement from the sport. The tennis popRead More
Lots of US Open news this week before the Major gets underway next week. Bizarre athletic training techniques and Daria Saville teaches us how toRead More
New ownership for the Billie Jean King Cup, US Open Prize money increased, and a new rule to be tested at the US Open. LotsRead More
There was a lot of annoying news this week, starting with a Jimmy Arias critique that the way Iga Swiatek wears her hat is badRead More
Every week I scour the newswires for interesting low-profile tennis stories that most fans probably missed. Russian and Belarusian players denied entry for Prague WTARead More
1 responseEvery week the Fiend at Court combs the newswires to find the low-profile yet important tennis stories that you probably missed. Fifty Years Ago, BillieRead More
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