Cheating in college tennis is a rampant problem. Simona Halep splits with Patrick Mouratoglou, which likely portends a shift in defense strategy for the upcoming appeal of her doping suspension.
College tennis has adjusted certain rules to address cheating. It’s still a big problem: Everyone involved in the sport accepts that mistakes can happen when players make these split-second decisions. Balls either hit or miss lines by centimeters, often moving at a high rate of speed, and sometimes our own eyes deceive us. Sports aren’t played in slow motion. But college tennis has a real problem and, over the years, has adjusted certain rules to address cheating. Full Story: USA Today
Simona Halep gets February appeal date to challenge 4-year ban for doping: Simona Halep has an appeal hearing in February to challenge her four-year ban for doping. The three-day hearing is set for Feb. 7-9 for Halep’s appeal against the International Tennis Integrity Agency. Full Story: AP News
Simona Halep says she hasn’t spoken to Patrick Mouratoglou in months: The two-time Grand Slam champion is no longer working with coach Mouratoglou’s academy while she awaits a ruling on her appeal of a four-year doping suspension. Full Story: Tennis
Chris Evert Takes Hiatus Due to Recurring Cancer Diagnosis: Chris Evert announced she is stepping away from tennis broadcasting due to a recurrence of ovarian cancer. She first was diagnosed with cancer in December 2021. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
WTA Leadership Changes: The WTA is revising its structure to serve professional women’s tennis better. The roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) have been separated to allow greater focus on the WTA’s mission and goals and will bring on an additional new leader to assume the CEO role. Full Story: WTA
Netflix To Stream Live Tennis Exhibition Between Rafael Nadal And Carlos Alcaraz: The “Netflix Slam” featuring Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will be conducted on March 3 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Full Story: Forbes
Naomi Osaka Thanks Fans for Their ‘Patience’ as She Gets Ready for Her Return to Tennis: On the cusp of her return to tennis, Naomi Osaka is tipping her visor to her fans. “For everyone that supported me throughout the years, thank you,” the new mother, 26, wrote on Instagram Friday. “Thank you for believing in me and thank you for putting up with me.” Full Story: People
Novak Djokovic Featured on “60 Minutes”: Among other things, Novak Djokovic says hungry, young tennis players “awaken a beast” in him. Full Story: CBS
Sam Stosur to Captain Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup Team: Sam Stosur has taken the next step in her illustrious tennis career, moving into the role of Australian Billie Jean King Cup team captain. The eight-time Grand Slam champion takes the reins from Alicia Molik, who led the team for 10 years and guided Australia to finals in 2019 and 2022. Full Story: Tennis Australia
Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj, and Richard Evans to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024: Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj, and renowned journalist and writer Richard Evans have been elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Class of 2024 will be officially inducted on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Full Story: International Tennis Hall of Fame
Andy Murray Appears on BBC Cooking Show: Andy Murray appeared on the ‘Mary Berry Christmas Special’ with the queen of baking at his Cromlix estate in Scotland. During the episode Berry taught the tennis star some local recipes while Murray’s granny, Shirley, showcased her famous homemade shortcake. Full Story: The Express
This Week in Professional Tennis
There are no professional events on the tour calendars this week.
