This week’s news reveals that tennis has officially entered the off-season, even as the professional tours continue to slog through the Asian swing.
Boris Becker regrets winning Wimbledon at 17: Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of 17 because of the pressure it placed on him during and after his playing career. The German was only 17 years, seven months, and 15 days when he beat Kevin Curren in 1985, becoming the youngest Wimbledon men’s singles champion of all time. Full Story: BBC
Trump’s tennis invite from Rolex echoes playbook for currying favor: Sen. Elizabeth Warren served Rolex with a critical letter on Wednesday for hosting President Donald Trump at the U.S. Open, alleging that the Swiss company could be trying to sidestep tariffs slapped on its home country. The Massachusetts Democrat said that Rolex’s actions mark the latest example of companies benefiting from their leaders’ relationships with Trump. Full Story: CNBC
Tennis players send second letters to Grand Slams pushing for reform as the sport’s internal conflict continues: The letter was sent to all four majors on July 30 but is only coming to light today, and was signed by almost all of the world’s leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner. Full Story: The Athletic
Why Laver Cup Isn’t Like Other Exhibitions: If an event departs from the rankings, and eligibility is not determined with strictly objective metrics, it is, by definition, an invitational (i.e., an exhibition). Full Story: Sports Illustrated
What it’s like to watch tennis with Roger Federer: Anyone who imagines Federer — to his loyalists, the greatest player of the modern era, even if Novak Djokovic won more — cloistering himself with masters of the universe in some luxury suite high above the court would be sadly mistaken. Full Story: The Athletic
Niki Pilic Passes Away: Niki Pilich passed away on Monday, 22 September 2025. Pilic was the player at the epicenter of the event that led to the dawn of the Open Era. The right of Pilic and subsequently all players to choose where and when they competed came to a head when the Yugoslav Tennis Federation suspended Pilic for nine months for failing to play in a Davis Cup match against New Zealand in Zagreb. Full Story: ATP
Rafael Nadal warns about fake financial advice videos online: Rafael Nadal is warning about fake online videos of him offering financial advice, and the risks of artificial intelligence. The retired tennis great said Tuesday he has never endorsed any of the online videos or their messages. Full Story: ESPN
Madison Keys roasts Bobby Flay’s tennis skills as guest judge on “Beat Bobby Flay”: Madison Keys and her fellow guest judge Michael Symon, a James Beard award winner, judged father-son duo Preston Nguyen and Peter Nguyen’s dishes and Flay’s head-to-head in the high-octane kitchen to determine a winner. Full Story: Tennis
Sand Valley Resort Introduces Public Grass Tennis Courts: The new courts are amongst the grass courts that make up less than 1% of public courts in the United States. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
The Best Hotel Tennis Camps: From world-class coaching to vibrant tennis communities, discover the best hotel tennis programs for beginners and pros alike. Full Story: Conde Nast Traveler
Andy Murray racket from 2013 Wimbledon title auctioned for $73K: A racket Andy Murray used during his historic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 Wimbledon men’s singles final victory over Novak Djokovic in 2013 recently sold for $73,200. Full Story: ESPN
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 9/24-10/5 | China Open | WTA 1000 | China |
| 10/1-12 | Rolex Shanghai Masters | ATP 1000 | China |
