The 2024 US Olympic tennis team is taking shape, and the rivalry between Gauff and Swiatek will grace the sport for years to come. A sneak peek at the new US Open artwork.
U.S. Olympic tennis qualifiers take shape at French Open: The U.S. team for Paris won’t be officially named until later this month, but Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Danielle Collins, and Madison have clinched qualification. Emma Navarro is next in line for singles if any of those players decline to participate. On the men’s side, Ben Shelton has decided not to play in the Olympics, so as of right now, the team will consist of Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, and Sebastian Korda. Chris Eubanks is next in line to make the team if one of Fritz, Paul, Tiafoe or Korda opts out. Full Story: NBC Sports
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek’s tennis rivalry is one-sided. It’s only just beginning: Coco Gauff has a big problem: Iga Swiatek. On Thursday in Paris, in the semifinals of the French Open, she beat Gauff 6-2, 6-4, for the 11th time in 12 matches. Full Story: The Athletic
Coco Gauff wants tennis VAR after Swiatek defeat: The most frustrating thing about so many of the player vs. chair umpire controversies is how avoidable they are. Full Story: The Athletic
2024 US Open artwork created by St. Louis resident: The artwork features 16 uniquely designed tennis balls that each draw attention to an impactful element of tennis. The ball designs will be used for onsite installations at the US Open. Full Story: Spectrum
German court drops case against tennis star Alexander Zverev after settlement with his ex-partner: Alexander Zverev has settled a domestic abuse case after reaching an out-of-court settlement with his former partner, who accused him of assaulting her. Full Story: AP
The Most Beautiful Stroke in Tennis: What is so compelling about the one-handed backhand is how a talented player can use the motion, especially on the run, to conceal the direction of his shot until the last possible moment. Power and consistency aren’t the only skills involved; there’s also subterfuge and artistry. Full Story: The Atlantic
USTA partners with the National Recreation and Park Association to promote tennis: The USTA and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are forming a new partnership, which will support healthier, happier communities throughout the United States. The collaboration between NRPA and USTA celebrates the ability of parks and recreation and the game of tennis to foster active, healthy communities nationwide and promote inclusive access to recreational opportunities. The partnership comes on the heels of the USTA unveiling its new purpose-driven mission statement—”growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.” Full Story: USTA
How an American tennis legend made the French Open her home: Chris Evert won the French Open seven times, more than any player in the modern era besides Rafael Nadal. She spent 260 weeks as world No. 1, won 18 Grand Slam titles in all, and finished with a clay-court match record of 382-22, a 94.55 percent win rate, and the best women’s clay-court player of all time. Full Story: The Athletic
Tennis Turns 150: In 1874, a retired British Army officer, Major Walter Wingfield, introduced the game that has now become tennis on grass. His innovation included rackets, balls, posts, a net, and everything else needed to mark out a court in a garden and play the game. Full Story: Wimbledon
Amazon Expands ‘Top Class’ Franchise With Tennis Offshoot: The four-episode series will offer a look into the world of junior tennis and counts Sloane Stephens and LeBron James among its exec producers. Full Story: The Hollywood Reporter
A Look Back at the Fanciful Fashion History of Tennis: Though tennis pros today often wear athletic-style clothing focused on performance and comfort, the beginnings of tennis style saw players embrace a more, well, flamboyant approach to dressing for the court. Full Story: Vogue
A Bizarre Coin Toss in Last Week’s Alexander Zverev versus Alex de Minaur Match
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 6/10-16 | BOSS OPEN | ATP 250 | Germany |
| 6/10-16 | Libéma Open Libema Open | WTA 250 ATP 250 | The Netherlands |
| 6/10-16 | Rothesay Nottingham Open | WTA 250 | Great Britain |
| 6/10-16 | BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia | WTA 125 | Spain |
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