Indian Wells begins this week! Craig Tiley’s move to the USTA signals a significant shift in American tennis leadership.
Professional tennis is (still) broken. Here’s how to fix it (again): Each year, the vise squeezing tennis toward some level of fundamental change grows a little tighter. Since 2023, the sport has been doing what it does every decade or so: having a fundamental reckoning with its format, calendar, and tournament structure, which fatigues some players and fans alike. Full Story: The Athletic
BNP Paribas Open will have a music festival vibe to broaden appeal: The Indian Wells Tennis Garden has been outfitted to host bigger musical acts under two shade structures. Paradise Pavilion and the Village Stage have been expanded to host larger artists. Full Story: Desert Sun
Craig Tiley leaving Tennis Australia to become CEO of USTA: Craig Tiley has been named as the CEO of the USTA. He is leaving his post as the head of Tennis Australia and the tournament director of its Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. Tiley replaces Lew Sherr, who left the USTA last year to join the New York Mets as their president of business operations. Full Story: ESPN
Craig Tiley departs Australia having indelibly changed the tennis landscape: Craig Tiley arrived as Tennis Australia’s director of tennis in 2005 and, two decades and two high-profile roles later, leaves behind a complex and formidable legacy. Full Story: The Guardian
Billie Jean King calls US men’s Olympic team’s laughter at Trump joke ‘uncomfortable’: American tennis great Billie Jean King has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the U.S. men’s Olympic gold medal-winning ice hockey team after players laughed at a joke President Donald Trump made at the expense of the women’s team, who also won gold. Full Story: Reuters
Reese Brantmeier reaches deal with NCAA in prize money case: The parties told the judge in a court filing Wednesday that they “have reached agreement on material terms of a class action settlement fully resolving this action.” They asked for a 60-day pause in deadlines and proceedings to finalize the agreement in a document filed with the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Full Story: WRAL
Andy Roddick and a new brand of tennis pundit: ESPN has added Andy Roddick to the broadcast team for Wimbledon. Roddick has established himself as one of the sharpest minds in the sport. Part of his appeal is that his research, closeness to a number of current players, and first-hand experience allow him to provide listeners and viewers with important context on the sport’s unique dynamics and how challenging it is. Full Story: The Athletic
Amateur tennis players love data as much as the pros. The race to monetize it is on: Companies are queuing up to be the Strava of tennis — offering amateur players the chance to share data and footage of themselves and have the kind of social element that Strava has facilitated, principally for runners and cyclists, since its founding in 2009. It can feel like every month, a new service is entering the market, promising to help tennis players reach their full potential. Full Story: The Athletic
Emma Raducanu’s Uniqlo Deal: Nike continues to lose top talent in tennis. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
The ATX “Rage Room”: The ATX Open in Austin, Texas introduced a “Rage Room” where players could privately express frustration or emotion in a safe, camera-free environment. The move was in response to Coco Gauff’s racket-smashing outburst at the Australian Open that was unexpectedly broadcast worldwide. Full Story: The Independent
Terence Atmane Loses Match on Point Penalty: It’s the rule. Full Video: Instagram
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 3/4-15 | BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) | ATP 1000 WTA 1000 | Indian Wells, CA |
