Every week I scour the newswires for interesting low-profile tennis stories that most fans probably missed.
Russian and Belarusian players denied entry for Prague WTA Tournament: Czech police stopped a Russian tennis player from entering the country ahead of the WTA Prague Open tournament, organizers said on Friday, as a new government resolution banning athletes from Russia or Belarus caused the event to scratch other competitors. Full Story: Reuters
Alexander Zverev faces new assault allegation after penalty order reportedly sought in Berlin: Alexander Zverev faces a second allegation of assault by another former partner, Brenda Patea—who is also the mother of their daughter Mayla. The public prosecutor’s office in Berlin is seeking a penalty order against the two-time ATP Finals champion for alleged bodily harm. Full Story: Tennis
Frances Tiafoe launches fund to support young tennis players: The Frances Tiafoe Fund is a program that, in collaboration with the United States Tennis Association, will provide funding for more than 270 NJTL chapters across the country, supporting the education of about 130,000 students, USTA said. Full Story: NBC 4 Washington
Wheelchair Tennis Greats Esther Vergeer and Rick Draney Inducted into International Tenis Hall of Fame: Eight-time Paralympic medalist Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands and Quad wheelchair tennis pioneer, American Rick Draney, received tennis’ ultimate honor last week – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Full Story: International Tennis Hall of Fame
All You Need to Know with One Year to Go Until the Paris 2024 Olympics: Following the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, 26 July, the Olympic Tennis Event will be held at Stade Roland Garros on outdoor clay from Saturday, 27 July until Sunday, 4 August. Full Story: ITF
Tennis coach Mark Philippoussis fined, given 4-month suspended ban: “As a sport, tennis has decided that accredited individuals should not have commercial relationships with betting companies … ,” ITIA CEO Karen Moorhouse said. “Whilst this case is clearly not one of corruption, it is a rule that players, coaches, and others in the sport need to be aware of.” Full Story: ESPN
Decision for tennis-only courts irks pickleball enthusiasts: Factors that weighed heavily in the decision to keep the courts tennis-only included traffic and parking concerns and testimonies from local high school tennis players about the potential limits hybrid lines posed for practices. Full Story: Darien Times
New Book ‘On This Day In Roger Federer History’ Now Available: An “entertaining and illuminating” chronicle of Federer’s trophy-laden journey is unique for its day-by-day format: every day of the calendar year is presented with a corresponding bit of fact, trivia, or an anniversary, including hallmark victories, statistics, quirky happenings, and quotations. Full Story: Racquet Sports Industry Editorial Note: I have zero intention of ever reviewing this book.
New Albany County reusable grocery bag design comes with a tennis twist:
Falls Town Courts Hosts City Tournament: This is the first time in a few years the city tournament has been conducted and there was a high turnout with 101 entries. The tournament includes adults and juniors in singles and doubles. This story also features a clip from one of my mixed matches with the Trophy Husband, immortalized in the following animated gif. Full Source: News Channel 6 Now
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 7/31-8/6 | Mubadala Citi DC Open Mubadala Citi DC Open | ATP 500 WTA 500 | Washington DC |
| 7/31-8/6 | Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo | ATP 250 | Los Cabos, Mexico |
| 7/31-8/6 | Generali Open | ATP 250 | Kitzbuhel, Austria |
| 7/31-8/6 | Livesport Prague Open | WTA 250 | Prague, Czech Republic |
YEAH!!! Go Trophy husband!! 😁
Wichita Falls is my home town!!