The Billie Jean King Cup Finals artwork is unveiled, controversy over attendance at the WTA Finals, and the rise of the next wave of ATP stars is examined.
2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals Artwork Unveiled: The Billie Jean King Cup has unveiled the official 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals artwork created by São Paulo-based artist Camila Pinheiro. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of women supporting women and the unity displayed at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, this dynamic piece captures the essence of teamwork and the transformative power of sportsmanship. Full Story: Billie Jean King Cup
Tennis Fans Outraged Over “Embarrassing” WTA Finals Crowd: It is impossible to see the stands during the matches due to the dark lighting inside of the indoor facilities. However, media reporters are sharing videos from inside of King Saud University Indoor Arena. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
The Many Trials of Alexander Zverev: He has not won a Grand Slam, but has taken an Olympic gold. He’s ranked No. 2, but has been fined over his temper on the court. He also has settled domestic abuse charges. Full Story: The New York Times
Unpacking the USTA’s Player Development Conundrum: How should the USTA allocate funds to foster young talent? Full Story: Sports Illustrated
Tennis Channel to unveil direct-to-consumer streaming platform November 12: Tennis Channel will introduce a direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service that merges its flagship 24-hour network with extensive live and on-demand multicourt coverage, offering fans unparalleled access to the sport. Available to everyone in the United States beginning November 12. Full Story: Tennis Editorial Note: It isn’t clear how this will materially differ from how the Tennis Channel+ subscription works other than a different streaming provider. I will be salty if I am expected to pay for a new subscription immediately since it is nine months before my Tennis Channel+ subscription expires.
The Big 3 Have Faded. Who Will Dominate Next? For the first time in decades, the ATP Finals will be played without either Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to take over. Full Story: The New York Times
This Kickstarter Project: A new tennis ball machine: A robot that can track your position on the court, serve you a range of shots, and simulate actual tennis matches has raised over $1.7 million on Kickstarter. While automated, remote-controlled, tennis-ball-serving machines are nothing new, the PongBot is striving to take the Challenge Cup in the field. It’s got a heap of AI-assisted features baked in, along with smart-tracking technology. Full Story: News Atlas
Dev Patel to star in ‘The Journeyman,’ a crime thriller about tennis match-fixing: Dev Patel will reportedly play “a down-on-his-luck tennis pro who is drawn into the dark world of match-fixing to make ends meet for his family.” Full Story: Tennis
Dear pickleball players, switch to tennis!: An editorial from the University of Miami student newspaper. Full Story: The Miami Hurricane
Serena Williams hits the tennis court with daughter Adira: In a sweet video she shared on Monday of her and Adira on a tennis court, the tennis legend follows her daughter around the court as she picks up tennis balls. Full Story: ABC
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 11/13-20 | Billie Jean King Cup | ITF/Finals | Malaga, Spain |
| 11/10-17 | Nitto ATP Finals | ATP/Finals | Turin, Italy |
