The drop shot is back in style and I am here for it. A thrown racquet at the French Open strikes a young fan, and a tribute to Pancho Gonzales.
In the top ranks of tennis, the humble drop shot is back in vogue
At the top ranks of the sport, the drop shot is having a moment, thanks in part to its deft deployment by two players who have vaulted into the top 10 in recent months — Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, who has been hailed as “the drop-shot queen,” and Spain’s 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who is regarded as tennis royalty-in-waiting. Full Story: The Washington Post
Irina-Camelia Begu fined $10,000 for tennis racket toss at French Open
After dropping a point, Begu walked to the sideline and chucked her racket, which flew behind chair umpire Anis Ressaissi’s seat, landing among spectators sitting courtside. There were gasps from fans, and a child could be heard crying. Tournament referee Remy Azemar said the equipment “brushed a young spectator,” who “turned out to be OK.” Full Story: ESPN
Her Tennis Coach Abused Her. Could the Sport Have Prevented It?
Professional success in tennis often starts in a player’s teenage years. Unsupervised travel is common. Inappropriately close, sexual and, in some cases, abusive relationships between coaches and players have long been an accepted part of the sport. The U.S.T.A. lists 81 people involved with tennis who have been suspended or are ineligible because they have been convicted or accused of abuse. The list, which dates back many years, is widely viewed as the tip of the iceberg. Full Story: New York Times
Restoring the Legacy of Pancho Gonzales, Tennis’ Forgotten GOAT
Pancho Gonzales might be the greatest tennis player you’ve never heard of. But how could a former top-ranked player, who won 15 major singles titles and is the greatest Latino tennis star America has ever produced, get lost in time? Full Story: Latino Rebels
Who Is Tennis Player Shannon Gibbs From ‘Jackass 4.5’?
A Jackass 4.5 stunt that has people buzzing features nonbinary director, actor, and stylist Shannon Gibbs firing some pretty intense tennis serves right into the crotches of the Jackass cast, who are dressed in clown-themed bodysuits. Full Story: Women’s Health
Fugitive lamb captured on South Carolina tennis court
A lamb was captured, after wandering loose for nearly a week in a South Carolina community, when members of the public lured it onto a tennis court. Full Story: UPI
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 5/22-6/5 | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | Paris France |
