The ripple effects of a major overhaul to the ATP tour calendar for 2025. Nick Kyrgios to work as a commentator at this week’s ATP Finals. (What could go wrong?)
Dallas, Doha & Munich Upgraded To ATP 500 Tournaments Starting In 2025: ATP Tour events in Dallas, Doha, and Munich will be upgraded to ATP 500 status starting in 2025, part of an unprecedented set of reforms to strengthen the tennis calendar. Full Story: ATP
2024 Atlanta Open will be final edition of tournament: The Atlanta Open is being retired by the ATP Tour as other tournaments in Dallas, Doha, Qatar and Munich, Germany are being upgraded. Full Story: 11 Alive
Next year’s Tennis Hall of Fame Open will be Newport’s last: The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Wednesday morning that the current ATP 250 tournament sanction is being retired after the 2024 tournament. The ATP made the decision as part of an effort to create more time between tournaments. Full Story: The Newport Daily News
Coco Gauff Reflects on ‘Darkest and Brightest’ Tennis Season: “2023 season is officially over. hard to sum [up] this season in a few words,” the 19-year-old athlete began a post on Instagram on Monday — two days after her season ended with a hard loss to the U.S.’s Jessica Pegula in the semifinal round of the WTA Finals. Full Story: People
Naomi Osaka to make tennis return in Brisbane: Tournament officials on Friday confirmed Osaka will contest the Dec. 31-Jan. 7 event to start her 2024 season. Osaka was a surprise withdrawal from last year’s Australian Open before later revealing she was pregnant. Full Story: ESPN
Nick Kyrgios slated to join Tennis Channel as commentator: Nick Kyrgios is joining Tennis Channel beginning with next week’s ATP World Tour Finals in Turin, Italy, where he will call matches and appear on “Tennis Channel Live.” Full Story: Sports Business Journal
CSU tennis players reflect on their sport’s fashion history: The evolution of fashion in women’s tennis has developed and become a prominent aspect on the court. Tennis players from the Colorado State University tennis team reflected on the history of women’s tennis fashion. Full Story: The Collegian
Emma Raducanu Plays The Piano: Emma Raducanu shared a video this week of her playing the piano. After undergoing three operations in May, including to both of her wrists, to help prevent recurring injuries, Raducanu has been taking some time off the court and using that time to gain new skills. Full Story: Classic FM
Kim Clijsters’ pickleball gamble: The former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam winner sat down with Baseline in Brooklyn to discuss her journey from casual player to pickleball investor, as well as the challenges that still lie ahead for the booming sport. Full Story: Tennis
Pickleball Just Surpassed Tennis in Popularity: Apple’s latest research has brought to light a surprising shift in the world of recreational sports–Pickleball has surpassed Tennis in popularity. The findings, part of the extensive Apple Heart and Movement Study, not only underscore the health benefits of these sports, but also offer profound insights for brand leaders aiming for enduring success. Full Story: Inc
Brilliantly Obsessive Site Documents Tennis Ball Can Designs: A website of a tennis fan’s personal collection of tennis ball cans. It includes examples of over 1,000 different tennis ball cans along with some boxes and other containers. Full Story: Uni Watch
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 11/12-19 | Nitto ATP Finals | ATP Finals | Italy |
| 11/13-19 | LP Open by IND | WTA 125 | Chile |
