The Wimbledon finals are behind us and the post-Championship blues. These tennis news stories should help ease into the transition toward the US Open series.
Welcome to the Queue, where waiting for Wimbledon tickets rivals the tennis: Hundreds of the best tickets to Wimbledon are reserved for the general public at low prices if they’re willing to join what’s called The Queue, a line that lasts for days. Full Story: NPR
How tennis stars get the rackets, strings and tensions they need for Wimbledon success: Twenty-five stringers work on 23 machines, from 7 a.m. until shortly after play concludes for the day. Full Story: The Athletic
Iga Świątek introduced tennis fans to Strawberry and Yogurt Pasta: The New York Times has posted the recipe for makaron z truskawkami. Full Story: The New York Times
In Wimbledon’s tennis paradise, serve should be king but the return reigns: A quality serve is indeed a really good thing to have at Wimbledon, but the ability to return those serves is what separates the good from the great. Full Story: The Athletic
The secrets behind the world’s fastest tennis serves: Sports scientist Mark Kovacs breaks down the technique into eight components: The opening stance, the ball toss, the loading, the coiling, the acceleration, the contact, the deceleration, and finally, the finish, which is where the player lands. Full Story: CNN
Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?: While Wimbledon’s pristine grass courts, all-white competitor dress code, royal patronage and customary strawberries-and-cream snack may look much the same as they did when the tournament began back in 1877, a lot about tennis has changed along the way. Full Story: NPR
What Might a Billionaire Lose at? Turns Out, Tennis: Bill Ackman, an outspoken 59-year-old financier, competed in a professional tournament. Full Story: The New York Times
Like to Travel? Love to Play Tennis? These Vacation Spots Might Be for You: A holiday is no excuse to let your backhand slip. At these four destinations, you can hone your tennis skills, sometimes with the help of major stars. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal
Docu-series ‘Cincinnati’s Open’ to offer exclusive look at players, history of major tennis event: A Cincinnati sports media production company is teaming with Cincinnati Open leaders to create a four-part docu-series offering a rare glimpse into the lives of top players and the inner workings of a major tournament. Full Story: The Cincinnati Business Courier
Jamie Murray and Laura Robson set two Guinness World Records: British tennis pros Jamie Murray and Laura Robson have just claimed two Guinness World Records for the longest tennis rally to ever play out… atop two moving cars. They managed to complete 101 consecutive volleys while standing on top of a pair of Lexus NX hybrid SUVs travelling at 29mph. Full Story: Top Gear
Towel thief Swiatek gets personalised Wimbledon souvenir: After her 6-0 6-0 thrashing of Amanda Anisimova in the final, Swiatek completed her media duties and then posed for a picture holding up a towel that had the words “Property of Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon Champion” emblazoned on it. Full Story: Reuters
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 7/14-20 | MSC Hamburg Ladies Open | WTA 250 | Germany |
| 7/14-20 | UniCredit Iasi Open | WTA 250 | Romania |
| 7/14-19 | Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo | ATP 250 | Mexico |
| 7/14-20 | EFG Swiss Open Gstaad | ATP 250 | Switzerland |
| 7/14-20 | Nordea Open | ATP 250 | Sweden |
