Wimbledon related stories and reflections on the fortnight heads up the lineup this week. Two high profile players named in match fixing allegations report. …
Russian Tennis Federation claims Elena Rybakina as ‘our product’ after Wimbledon title run
The 23-year-old Rybakina was born in Moscow and played in the Russian system until 2018, when financial issues led to her nationality switch. Full Story: ESPN
If tennis really is “the 5th biggest sport” in the world, then why is it so unwatched 3/4 of the year?
The vast majority of the general public likely do not know, or care, that tennis exists outside of the majors, and this is a huge problem. Full Story: Lob and Smash
How Wimbledon Tennis Trademarked its Signature Colors
The All England Lawn Tennis Club owns multiple registered trademarks for the famous Wimbledon name and other prominent signs for some time. In 2016, they were even granted a registered trademark for the dark green and purple color scheme. Full Story: IP Watchdog
How a Switch to Ryegrass Brought Wimbledon in Line with Contemporary Tennis
How a seemingly subtle change in the composition of the All England Club’s lawns in 2001 brought such a major impact. Full Story: tennis.com
With Tennis Style, It’s Hard to Ace the Classics
A detailed examination of the all-white rule at Wimbledon and why the elegance of a crisp white look is tough to beat. Full Story: The New York Times
Two ATP Tennis stars named in match-fixing allegations report
Nikoloz Basilashvili, 30, and Aslan Karatsev, 28, both denied the claims made against them by German broadcaster ZDF. Basilashvili’s alleged match-fixing occurring during his first-round doubles match at Wimbledon last year. Full Story: news.com.au
Tennis Is Done With Covid-19, but the Virus Isn’t Done With Tennis
While two widely known players, Matteo Berrettini and Marin Cilic, withdrew after testing positive, without a requirement to take a test, they, and any other player, could have opted not to take a test and played through whatever symptoms they were experiencing. Full Story: New York Times
Joel Drucker’s Reflection on 50 Years as a Tennis Historian and Writer
It’s a joy to commune so much with our sport’s rich history; back and forth, forward and back, again and again and again. Full Story: tennis.com
Peter Burwash, Influential Manager and Coach, Dies Aged 77
Former Canadian player Peter Burwash, one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and coaches, passed away July 7 at age 77. Burwash, one of the Association of Tennis Professional founders in 1972, went on to introduce new standards to the teaching industry as an original USTPA Master Professional member. Full Story: ATP
Video Of Kirk Cousins Playing Tennis
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins took to the practice courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and… he’s got game. Full Story: The Spun by Sports Illustrated
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 7/17-24 | Hamburg European Open Hamburg European Open | ATP 500 WTA 250 | Hamburg, Germany |
| 7/18-24 | 33rd Palermo Ladies Open | WTA 250 | Palermo, Italy |
| 7/18-24 | EFG Swiss Open Gstaad | ATP 250 | Gstaad, Switzerland |
