China 1, WTA 0. The WTA will return to operations in China later this year. Iga Swiatek makes the TIME Magazine list of the top 100 influential people for 2023. The battle for court space between tennis and pickleball continues.
WTA Returns to China, Lifting Suspension on Tournaments. The tour had paused events there after concerns about the Chinese star Peng Shuai went unresolved, but Steve Simon, its chief executive, said a different approach was needed. Full Story: WTA
USTA Launches USTA Connect, to Boost Data Sharing, Insights and Services. The USTA today announced the launch of USTA Connect, a new initiative aimed at connecting key members of the tennis industry in the U.S. in an effort to increase industry collaboration to provide insights and services. USTA Connect will focus on creating greater integration and communication for tennis facilities, industry software providers, industry associations, retailers and manufacturers to facilitate connectivity to grow the game at all levels. Full Story: Racquet Sports Industry Magazine
Iga Swiatek Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been named to TIME magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023. Since 1999, the TIME 100 recognizes the movers and shakers across all industries and culture. Full Story: WTA
Tennis everyone? Crowd descends on Greenville council to decry loss of courts. More than 150 people attended this week’s Greenville City Council meeting to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with Greenville Recreation and Parks’ decision to convert three tennis courts at Elm Street Park into pickleball courts. The city has eliminated 27 tennis courts over the past 27 years. Full Story: The Reflector
Yes, pickleball and tennis can coexist — to everyone’s benefit. Local and national media have noted conflicts among tennis and pickleball players, such as noise complaints and turf wars at public parks and tennis courts. But tennis, pickleball and other racket sports have coexisted for years and continue to do so. They have thrived because of the social, health and cognitive benefits that these complementary sports provide. Full Story: Chicago Tribune
Tennis Courts in North Dakota.
The Valley City Park Board voted 4-1 on a plan to remove tennis courts from City Park and install pickle ball courts on February 1st. Since then, members of the Valley City Tennis Association and Valley City Park board member Susan Kringlie are concerned that the city would lose City Park tennis courts heavily used for junior tennis, VCHS, VCTA, and by community members. Full Story: News Dakota
YouTube TV, adds Tennis Channel. The addition of the Tennis Channel is the first Sinclair sports station to be added to the platform since its regional sports networks were kicked off the platform in 2020. Full Story: Biz Journals
Ons Jabeur WTA Shot of the Monty. Ons Jabeur is a highlight reel. Full Story: WTA
Stars take ATP Head-To-Head Challenge: Guess The Autograph. Andrey Rublev, Alexander Zverev, Hubert Hurkacz, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Thanasi Kokkinakis gave it their best shot in the newest edition of the ATP Head-To-Head Challenge. “This is not even a signature, No. 3,” Rublev said, cracking a laugh. “When the pen is not working, you try to make it [until], ‘Okay now it’s working’.” Full Story: ATP
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 4/17-23 | Porsche Tennis Grand Prix | WTA 500 | Stuttgart, Germany |
| 4/17-23 | Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell | ATP 500 | Barcelona, Spain |
| 4/17-23 | BMW Open by American Express | ATP 250 | Munich, Germany |
| 4/17-23 | Srpska Open | ATP 250 | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
PickleB v Tennis Courts- A Stupid Battle…
From 4 to 6 PB courts can be carved out of One Tennis court, which should provide ample play for all… see… https://www.sportmaster.net/how-many-pickleball-courts-on-tennis-court/#:~:text=Answer%3A%20You%20can%20fit%20four,is%2030%E2%80%B2%20x%2060%E2%80%B2.
Someone should analyze the college scholarship aspect of tennis vs “p…”. Closing tennis courts is reducing the opportunity for our youth to get financial help in college. Until they start college “p…” competition. I cannot bring myself to type the word! 🤣