Buried in the headlines this week is a piece on how respect is essential to playing tennis. That includes both how you treat yourself and others. In other news, Waze users can now be guided by the voice of Federer.
At the French Open, Djokovic Storms the Court and Into Controversy, Again: In recent days, the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has inserted himself into the mounting international crisis in Kosovo. Full Story: The New York Times
Taylor Fritz Shushes Raucous, Booing French Open Crowd After Second-Round Victory: There are now no French men remaining in the draw, so the home crowd let Taylor Fritz hear it throughout the match. Right after match point, Fritz immediately went to silence the crowd, which only further egged on the boisterous boos. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
Tennis star turns the air blue in heated exchange with umpire over a toilet break: When nature calls, sometimes you just have to answer. During his third-round match at the French Open, Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis was left dumbfounded after seemingly being refused a toilet break by the umpire. Full Story: CNN
Can These Russians Become Tennis’s Next Great Sister Act?: Women’s tennis was headlined for more than two decades by Serena and Venus Williams. On Tuesday, the teenagers Mirra and Erika Andreeva made their French Open debuts. Full Story: The New York Times
The Spanish tennis pipeline that’s produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal: The rising star of Alcaraz has coincided with the falling one of his larger-than-life contemporary and fellow countryman Rafael Nadal, who, after winning a record 14 titles at the French Open, has opted out of this year’s Grand Slam tournament due to a hip injury. That both players are from Spain is not a coincidence. Full Story: NPR
Bay Area loses longtime women’s tennis event as WTA moves to Washington, D.C: After a run of more than 50 years, the Bay Area will no longer have a major women’s tennis tournament. On Thursday, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced that the Silicon Valley Classic, formerly known as the Bank of the West Classic, is moving from San Jose to Washington, D.C. Full Story: The Mercury News
Women’s Tennis Suddenly Has a Big(ish) Three: Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have been winning just about everything important lately, emerging as a potential triumvirate unseen in the women’s game for about a decade. Full Story: New York Times
U.S. Open Brands Its 2023 Event “Spectacular Awaits”: The USTA today announced that its 2023 US Open marketing campaign, “Spectacular Awaits,” will feature the music and voice of multi-platform artist and social media star Cookiee Kawaii, as the US Open markets a new generation of talent to a new generation of fans and players through a social-first lens. Full Story: World Tennis Magazine
Respect Yourself, Others and the Game: Respect is essential to playing tennis, both how you treat yourself and others. Learn the importance of respect and how it can enhance your game. Full Story: USTA
Public Tennis Courts Can Help Build Community in Unexpected Ways: In the early 1970s, a teenage Leonora King was hanging around the tennis courts in Detroit’s Palmer Park, her brand new racket in hand, looking for a hitting partner. She knew Palmer Park was the place to go. That was where tennis players, and Black tennis players in particular, rallied and practiced and found each other in Detroit. Full Story: Well+Good
Roger Federer lends voice to navigation app Waze: Waze said Wednesday that Roger Federer’s voice will be available to provide directions for drivers using the navigation app. Full Story: ESPN
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 5/28-6/11 | The French Open | Grand Slam | Paris |
| 6/6-11 | Open Internacional Femení Solgironès | WTA 125 | Spain |
| 6/6-11 | Makarska Open 125 | WTA 120 | Croatia |
