Every Monday, we bring true tennis fans the under-reported must-read stories that provide in-depth insight into the game.
2024 US Open celebrates the health and wellness benefits of tennis: This year’s US Open theme, “Celebrating the power of tennis,” builds off the USTA’s new mission statement: “Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.” One of the reasons the sport is so powerful is the health and wellness benefits all tennis players enjoy, regardless of their age or skill level. Full Story: US Open
The best up-and-coming women’s tennis players: WTA Next Gen seeking Grand Slams: Plenty of young players are primed and ready to make a name for themselves. Full Story: The Athletic
Taylor Fritz’s Cincinnati electronic line calling dispute shows the need for tennis common sense: In a match between Americans Taylor Fritz and Brandon Nakashima, a malfunction with the ELC system showed that even with no line judges and no challenging of calls, there is still the scope for things to go wrong and for a player to have to make that familiar trudge up to the umpire to make their case. Full Story: The Athletic
Draper and Auger-Aliassime’s Cincinnati match point is tennis shooting itself in the foot: Even with video, this decision is close. There are clues to the ball having hit the court after the racket in its final trajectory, including its arc and height, but not a definitive frame. Full Story: The Athletic
Rule Changes at 2024 US Open: Free fan movement, expanded video review highlight new rules for the upcoming US Open. Full Story: US Open
USTA Forms New Player Development Advisory Council: a new Player Development Advisory Council (PDAC) that taps experts from across the U.S. tennis ecosystem to provide in-depth input on how the USTA can best enhance and optimize its support for high-performance American players at all levels of the game. The PDAC’s initial members include a powerhouse group of current and former players, parents, coaches, USTA Section leaders, and tournament operators who will serve as an important sounding board for USTA leadership and its Player Development team. Full Story: Tennis Grandstand
Commonwealth launches investment opportunity for tennis fans: Commonwealth is a sports investing platform allowing anyone in their 17,000—and growing—sports fan community to buy shares of its players and fund their professional journey. Full Story: Tennis
The ex-Man Utd and Uruguay footballer playing ITF tour tennis at 45: Diego Forlan, the former Uruguay, Manchester United, and Atletico Madrid striker, is now playing Masters ITF tennis. Full Story: The Athletic
Nick Bollettieri Honored with Memorial Tribute Display at Sarasota Airport: A memorial display and tribute to legendary tennis coach Nick Bollehas has been installed at the Sarasota Airport. It is a tribute to one of the greatest tennis coaches ever. Full Story: USTA Florida
Oak Ridge woman encourages older tennis players: Fay Martin shares her experiences playing in National Senior Tournaments. Full Story: The Oakridger
Novelist Brandon Taylor on the quiet pleasure of late-night tennis: A beautiful essay on how evenings on the court can offer some respite from loneliness. Full Story: Financial Times
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 8/19-24 | Abierto GNP Seguros 2024 | WTA 500 | Mexico |
| 8/18-24 | Tennis in the Land powered by Rocket Mortgage | WTA 250 | Cleveland |
| 8/18-24 | Winston-Salem Open | ATP 250 | North Carolina |
