The proposals that may reshape the future of professional tennis. Katrina Adams advocates for increased diversity and inclusion in tennis, but only four of sixteen Fed Cup teams competing this weekend were led by a female coach.
The future of tennis: What we know about the two proposals that may change the sport: There have been two different proposals gaining traction — one backed by the four Grand Slam tournaments and the other by the ATP and WTA tours — and both could have significant effects on the tennis landscape for years to come. Full Story: ESPN
Tennis leaders’ crucial London meeting as they search for peace and money: After weeks of virtual discussions, the leaders of the Grand Slams and the men’s and women’s tennis tours will convene in London this week to try to forge some sort of compromise that will solve a series of challenges facing the game. Full Story: The Athletic
Katrina Adams wants more women everywhere in her sport: Adams spoke with The Athletic recently about diversity and inclusion in tennis, on the court and off it, and what the sport needs to do to get more women in the coaching box. Full Story: The Athletic
How female tennis players and coaches figure out their sport and each other: Only four of the 16 teams in Billie Jeak King Cup action this weekend have a female coach. Just five percent of the women’s field at last year’s Wimbledon had a female coach. Full Story: The Athletic
The Lindsay Davenport Era of Billie Jean King Cup begins: The international team competition changed the American’s career. Now she hopes to do the same for her players. Full Story: Tennis
Amid war, Ukrainian tennis finds home court at Amelia Island in Billie Jean King Cup: But for a weekend, Northeast Florida became the home away from home for Svitolina and her Ukrainian teammates, who face Romania Friday and Saturday at the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge for women’s tennis on the clay stadium court at the Omni Amelia Island. Full Story: The Florida Times-Union
Novak Djokovic breaks record for oldest No. 1 in ATP rankings history: He surpasses the previous record set by Roger Federer, who was also 36 when he last held the top spot in 2018. Full Story: Tennis
A book is coming on Anett Kontaveit’s life and tennis career: Estonian publishing house Kirjastus Pilgrim revealed that the book will be published in November. Full Story: Baseline
Zendaya talks tennis at ‘Challengers’ London premiere: Zendaya says she has a new respect for tennis professionals at the London premiere of her new sports drama, “Challengers.” Full Story: AP News
Monfils and Wawrinka Compete with Vintage Racquets: Watch Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka play a tie-break with old-school racquets to honor the history of the Monte-Carlo event. Full Story: ATP
Coco Gauff at the 2012 US Open watching Venus Williams:
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 4/15-21 | Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell | ATP 500 | Spain |
| 4/15-21 | BMW Open | ATP 250 | Germany |
| 4/15-21 | Tiriac Open | ATP 250 | Romania |
| 4/15-21 | Porsche Tennis Grand Prix | WTA 500 | Germany |
| 4/15-21 | Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole | WTA 250 | France |
| 4/15-21 | Oeiras Ladies Open | WTA 125 | Portugal |
