A. big shakeup for the Davis Cup as Qualifiers for the event gets underway. Wimbledon announces a format change for doubles. A tennis bathroom that you just have to see to believe.
Kosmos Tennis sues ITF for ending Davis Cup partnership. The investment group Kosmos Tennis said Wednesday it has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the International Tennis Federation for ending their partnership to organize the Davis Cup. Full Story: ESPN
Tennis-Grand Slam Board says safeguarding Davis Cup is a priority. All four tennis Grand Slams will make it a priority to safeguard the Davis Cup men’s team tournament, the governing body of the sport’s most prestigious events said on Friday, two weeks after the ITF’s partnership with investment group Kosmos ended. Full Story: SaltWire
Wimbledon men’s doubles format changing to best of three sets. The All England Club announced the switch from best of five sets Wednesday and said the reduction could attract more players to enter the doubles competition at Wimbledon. Full Story: ESPN
In Tennis, the ‘Nepo Babies’ Are Everywhere. The names of a lot of the young pros on the tennis tour have a familiar ring to them. It’s about more than good genes. Full Story: The New York Times
Before Venus and Serena, Tennis Had Althea Gibson. A new book revives the reputation of tennis’s first Black star. Full Story: Bloomberg
Sania Mirza, India’s Superstar. Mirza, who leaves tennis in India as a sleeping giant, has been a trailblazer nonetheless. “I would like to have a quieter life,” she said after the mixed doubles final. Full Story: The New York Times
USTA Announces New “USTA Tennis” App. The USTA announced the release of a new app, USTA Tennis, which is now available via the Apple App Store. The USTA Tennis mobile app, which will be free of charge, will give users access to a variety of resources, making it easier than ever for players to find play opportunities and improve their games. Full Story: World Tennis Magazine
Former Tampa Bay tennis star Gigi Fernández is now a pickleball pro. She is No. 9 in the world in the senior pro division. She competes in eight or nine tournaments each year. Full Story: WFLA
Parks crew uncovers 50-year-old tennis practice wall at Alice Sweet Thomas Park. (I’d hit that!). Full Story: CBS Colorado
Fabio Fognini shows off his TENNIS COURT themed toilet. You kind of have to see this one for yourself. Full Story: The Daily Mail
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 1/30-2/5 | Thailand Open | WTA 250 | Hua Hin, Thailand |
| 1/30-2/5 | Open 6e Sens Métropole de Lyon | WTA 250 | Lyon, France |
| Copa Oster | WTA 125 | Cali, Columbia | |
| 2/3-5 | Davis Cup Qualifiers | ITF | Various |
