Are we entering a new “golden era” of tennis? The US advances in Davis Cup action, Andy Murray and Venus Williams aren’t ready to step away from the sport, and plans are heating up for the “Sunshine” swing of the professional tours.
I’m Not Worried About Men’s Tennis Post-Roger, Post-Rafa and (Eventually) Post-Novak. Here’s Why: Jannik Sinner knocked off an exhausted Daniil Medvedev—and, before that, defending champ Novak Djokovic—to take his first major at the Australian Open. It’s a breakthrough tennis fans saw coming for months. Full Story: WSJ
Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek send U.S. past Ukraine in Davis Cup: Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek clinched a spot for the United States in the Davis Cup finals group round by winning their doubles line against Ukraine on Friday. Their victory followed a successful opening day of singles when Sebastian Korda and Christopher Eubanks won both singles matches. Full Story: ESPN
Sergiy Stakhovsky’s Turn to Serve: The tennis pro from Ukraine enjoyed a solid pro career, highlighted by an upset of Roger Federer at Wimbledon. After he retired, though, his–and his country’s–fight was just beginning. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
Saudi Arabia’s takeover of world sport: Football, golf, boxing, and now tennis?: Saudi Arabia is attempting to rebuild its image and prepare for a world without oil — and sport is a key part of its strategy. Although other nation-states have exerted influence on global sports in the past, we have never seen anything as comprehensive as Saudi Arabia’s vast investments in a multitude of different sports over the past few years. Full Story: The Athletic
Andy Murray fires back at call to retire: ‘I won’t quit’: Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray hit back at suggestions he could “damage his legacy” if he continues his career after the 36-year-old Scot suffered a third straight first-round exit to start the season. Full Story: ESPN
Venus Williams eyeing Sunshine Double return: “My little sister, Serena, told me I’m not allowed to quit, and of course, I would never quit,” Williams said in a recent YouTube video. Full Story: Tennis
ITF Announces Commercial Partners Update Across World Cup of Tennis: The ITF has today confirmed a number of updates to its portfolio of commercial partnerships. Full Story: ITF
From hitting serves to serving insights, the incomparable Mary Carillo: Mary Carillo played 110 WTA tour-level matches and finished with a record of 56-54. Today, among many other things, she is a rabid reporter for HBO’s “Real Sports” and produces marvelously eclectic, award-winning features for NBC’s Olympic coverage. Carillo is the rare sports figure who has become bigger after her time competing. Full Story: WTA
Serving up the hits: Grammy-inspired walk-on music for today’s tennis stars: While players have, at times, had the opportunity to select the music they enter the stadium with, there isn’t a well-established tradition of a walk-on song as seen in other sports. The choice largely remains a private affair between the player and her headphones. Full Story: WTA
Miami Open tennis to include wheelchair event, pickleball: The Miami Open will feature an elite wheelchair event and Major League Pickleball this year, alongside the regularly scheduled Masters 1000 event, organizers said in a statement. Full Story: ESPN
Tennis champion Andre Agassi uncovers new passion with pickleball: At first, Andre Agassi was perplexed by the pickleball craze. He just didn’t quite understand the appeal. The Hall of Fame tennis player can’t get enough of hitting drop shots and moving toward the kitchen. Full Story: NBC Miami
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 2/5-11 | Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open | WTA 500 | UAE |
| 2/5-11 | Transylvania Open | WTA 250 | Romania |
| 2/5-11 | Dallas Open | ATP 250 | Texas |
| 2/5-11 | Open 13 Provence | ATP 250 | France |
| 2/5-11 | Cordoba Open | ATP 250 | Argentina |
| 2/5-11 | L&T Mumbai Open | WTA 125 | India |
