How that meeting in the White House impacted Ukrainian tennis players and one more development in Sinner’s doping ban drama. The “Sunshine Swing” is upon us.
Trump and Zelensky’s meeting sends Ukrainian tennis players to U.S. under a cloud: For three years, the United States has been something of a haven for tennis players from Ukraine. Then came the past two weeks. Full Story: The Athletic
Sinner’s nomination for Laureus award withdrawn after doping ban: The nomination of Jannik Sinner for the Laureus sportsman of the year award was withdrawn Thursday because of the top-ranked tennis player’s three-month ban for his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago. Full Story: ESPN
Elena Rybakina’s fitness coach departs amid Stefano Vukov controversy: Another key member of Elena Rybakina’s team has departed amidst recent controversy and upheaval for the former Wimbledon champion on and off the court. Rybakina’s fitness coach of nearly three years, Azuz Simcich has told his Instagram followers that he and Rybakina are no longer working together, writing “after an incredible journey alongside Elena, it’s time to move on.” Full Story: Tennis
BNP Paribas Open Preview: 25 things you should know about the tournament in 2025. Full Story: BNP Paribas Open
BNP Paribas Open: Five things you should eat at the 2025 tennis tournament: A glimpse at new food offerings at Indian Wells this year. Full Story: The Desert Sun
Venus Williams won’t play BNP Paribas Open After All: It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed on Sunday—days after it announced she would be competing there with a wild-card entry. Full Story: Tennis
WTA Rebrand Puts Women’s Tennis Players at Center Court: After little more than half a decade of using a logo featuring a player in full serve, its acronym in bulky type, and the entire package in eye-drawing purple, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has joined branding specialists ChapterX and Nomad Studio in crafting a new identity. The serving silhouette is gone, leaving only the WTA letters in a more compact, italicized font, deeper purple, and copper patina green. Full Story: Ad Week
USTA Dedicates Additional $10 Million to Support Tennis Court and Facility Infrastructure: The USTA announced its most significant financial pledge for tennis courts and facilities nationwide, committing an additional $10 million in grants to help build, refurbish and extend playable hours on courts across the United States. Full Story: Racquet Sports Industry
‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ Trailer Drops: Naomi Osaka is the executive producer of the film which debuted at the 2024 Cannes Critics Week. It is set to open in US theaters March 28. Full Video: YouTube
Towards Zero Mini-Series on BBC: An adaptation of the 1944 novel Towards Zero by Agatha Christie. It is a murder mystery surrounding a recently divorced British tennis player holidaying at his aristocratic aunt’s house on the south coast of England in the 1930s. Show Details: BBC
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 3/5-16 | BNP Paribas Open | WTA 1000 ATP 1000 | California |
