The Tennis Channel explores strategic alternatives for the Tennis Channel. The ITF suddenly goes “All In” on betting and gaming. Two high-profile coaching changes.
Sinclair Exploring Strategic Alternatives for the Tennis Channel: Sinclair Inc. is exploring bringing in an equity partner for the Tennis Channel as well as other strategic alternatives for the network, marking a major potential move for one of the most unique success stories in sports media. Full Story: Front Office Sports
ITF Announces Commercial Partners Update for Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Federation Cup: The ITF announced updates to its portfolio of commercial partnerships. Stake, the world’s leading brand in betting and gaming, has become the Official Betting Partner of the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge. Full Story: ITF
Jessica Pegula ends coaching relationship with David Witt: David Witt, who coached Jessica Pegula during her ascendancy to the uppermost reaches of tennis, is no longer working with the American star. The decision was Pegula’s, and was made shortly after her second-round exit from this year’s Australian Open. Full Story: Tennis
Boris Becker steps down as coach for Holger Rune: Boris Becker has stepped down as coach of Denmark’s Holger Rune, effective immediately, due to “private and professional responsibilities.” Full Story: ESPN
How My Perspective on College Tennis Has Changed: For some athletes like myself, the reality of collegiate athletics can be very different than the dream. Full Story: Oberlin Review
A champion on and off the tennis court: Billie Jean King’s influence on women’s sports and gender equality is unmatched. Full Story: Daily Trojan
Young Tennis Player Inspired by Venus Williams Meets His Hero: A 9-year-old San Antonio player asked Venus Williams for advice on how to approach success and failure. Full Story: San Antonio Report
John Rivella is proof that tennis is the best game for longevity: Two months before his 87th birthday, John Rivella walked off the clay courts at the Key Biscayne Tennis Association with yet another doubles victory in his bag. Full Story: Islander News
Plano’s High Point Tennis Center to host the United States Texas Association’s Texas Slam youth tennis tournament: Plano magazine runs pictures of pickleball courts when publicizing the event. Full Story: Plano Magazine Editorial Note: I actually only included this article because while the picture is definitely High Point Tennis Center… those aren’t tennis courts.
Pam Shriver and James Blake guest star on ‘The Bachelor’: Joey Graziadei is looking for his love match on this season of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” and in Monday’s episode, he got some help from two tennis legends. International Hall of Famer Pam Shriver and former ATP World No.4 James Blake guest-starred in the latest episode of the reality dating series as Graziadei’s prospective partners gathered for a fitting, tennis-themed group date. Full Story: WTA
“The Tour” ATP Reality Show Spoof: The acting is pretty impressive. Full Video: YouTube
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 2/11-17 | Qatar TotalEnergies Open | WTA 1000 | Qatar |
| 2/12-18 | ABN AMRO Open | ATP 500 | The Netherlands |
| 2/12-18 | Delray Beach Open | ATP 250 | Florida |
| 2/12-18 | IEB+ Argentina Open | ATP 250 | Argentina |
