Casper Ruud takes a stance on human rights, Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers are Hall of Fame Bound, and Coco Gauff is officially the most marketable player in tennis.
Casper Ruud speaks on human rights: Casper Ruud spoke about sportswashing in light of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, which was taking place concurrently in Riyadh. Ruud said he was not asked to be part of that competition but has turned down previous offers to play in the kingdom. Full Story: The Athletic
Maria Sharapova, Bryan brothers selected for tennis Hall of Fame: Five-time major champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men’s doubles pairing in history, were named to the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 on Thursday. Full Story: ESPN
How tennis players are ranked on the ATP and WTA Tour, and what rankings mean for tournaments: How tennis rankings work, how tennis players are ranked, and why it sometimes gets complicated. Full Story: The Athletic
Playing Tennis Is Tough. So Is Being the Director of a Tournament: Former players often run big events, and they have to deal with such requests as better food and accommodations. “As tournament director you know that not everyone is going to be happy,” one said.. Full Story: New York Times
USTA Reorganizes Player Development and Competitive Pathway at All Levels: USTA has announced that it is reorganizing to better support players at all levels of their competitive pathway with Player Development, Pro Circuit, Team Events, Collegiate and Junior Competition teams now combined into a single cohesive department. The intent is to improve internal collaboration and enable the USTA to strategically direct resources where they are needed most for the benefit of the most competitive junior and professional players. Full Story: Racquet Sports Industry
Coco Gauff laps Novak Djokovic as most marketable tennis player in the world: Eight tennis players are featured on SportsPro’s list of 50 Most Marketable Athletes, with Gauff and Djokovic once again occupying the top spots. Full Story: Tennis
Jannik Sinner Quietly Tests Out Novak Djokovic’s Racket: Jannik Sinner was spotted in Monte Carlo testing an all-black prototype model of the HEAD Speed Legend. That would be the same racket Djokovic has used during matches for years. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
Former Manchester United Striker To Make Pro Tennis Debut at 45: Diego Forlán will compete in doubles alongside Federico Coria and the Uruaguay Open. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
Not All Tennis Balls Are the Same: Players must adjust to the differences, and that has led to complaints about consistency. The ATP is trying to solve the problem. Full Story: The New York Times
‘Daily Show’ host Michael Kosta to detail path from pro tennis to comedy in new memoir: The comedian had a brief foray on the ITF circuit from 2002-04, peaking at a ranking of No. 864. Full Story: Tennis
Naomi Osaka-Produced Tennis Drama ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’: A riveting psychological drama featuring a young and promising tennis player who faces a dilemma when her prominent coach is suspended after the suicide of a former prodigy. Suspicions of inappropriate conduct arise, and pressure starts mounting for Julie to speak up. As she refrains from sharing her experiences, her silence leaves the investigation and the coach’s future in limbo. Full Story: Variety Early Review: Hollywood Reporter The film is slated for theatrical release in the United States in 2025.
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 10/28-11/3 | Rolex Paris Masters | ATP 1000 | France |
| 10/28-11/3 | Hong Kong Tennis Open | WTA 250 | Hong Kong |
| 10/28-11/3 | Jiangxi Open | WTA 250 | China |
| 10/28-11/3 | Mérida Open Akron | WTA 250 | Mexico |
