Wimbledon is quite likely to make modifications to its all-white dress code for players in 2023. Meanwhile, at the Paris Masters Djokovic’s team acts shady while preparing his drink mixture. It is USTA officiating appreciation week, so thank an umpire in your orbit.
USTA Officiating Appreciation Week November 13-19
USTA Tennis officials leverage their passion and love for the game to make our great sport possible. This is the week to take a moment and thank them for all they do. Full Story: USTA
Wimbledon in discussions about changing its all-white uniform policy
Wimbledon still employs a rigid all-white dress code – first implemented to camouflage sweat stains. These days it also helps the SW19 grand slam retain a sense of uniqueness in relation to the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open, but arguably it also curtails players’ individuality. More pressingly, for players menstruating it creates anxieties as to whether blood is visible on white clothes. Full Story: CNN
Novak Djokovic’s secrecy with drink mixture draws scrutiny
In a video posted on social media, Djokovic’s physio Ulises Badio is seen preparing a drink in the stands during Saturday’s semifinal win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Paris Masters. Badio is then shielded by two other men as he finishes preparing the drink, before handing it to a ball girl to pass onto Djokovic. Full Story: CNN
Here’s Some Tennis Advice: Keep It Short
Since data started being kept in 2015, rallies lasting four shots or fewer typically account for close to 70 percent of every match. There is a correlation between winning the quick points and winning matches. Across four 2015 Grand Slams and the 2016 United States Open, 91 percent of players who won the majority of shorter rallies won the match. Full Story: The New York Times
UNIQLO and International Tennis Federation – Hold Wheelchair Tennis Next Gen Development Event in Oss
The Wheelchair Tennis Next Gen Development event was held on November 5th and 6th at Sportcentrum de Rusheuvel, Oss, The Netherlands, hosted in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and sponsored by UNIQLO. Four Dutch players and four British players, who earlier this year participated in the Wheelchair Tennis Next Gen Development Event in London, aged 12 through 18 took part. Full Story: Fast Retailing
Netflix Explores Investing in Sports Leagues, Bidding on Streaming Rights
Netflix recently bid for the streaming rights for the ATP tennis tour for some European countries, including France and the U.K., but apparently dropped out of the bidding. It also discussed bidding for a series of other events including U.K. rights to the Women’s Tennis Association and cycling competitions. Full Story: WSJ
All Tennis Courts in Asheville to be Lined for Pickleball
Parks and Recreation announced a compromise between tennis and pickleball that will see dual-lines on all courts for both pickleball and tennis. Asheville Parks and Recreation will also institute a shared use schedule with dedicated times for each sport to ensure no one user can dominate the courts, according to a Nov. 9 news release from the city. Full Story: Citizen Times
Changing lives through tennis
An unexpected connection between Elina Svitolina and Bush Tennis Center in Midland, Texas. It is all about building connections. Full Story: Your Basin
These Destinations Serve Up An Exciting Tennis Vacation
Tennis vacations remain very popular for travelers who seek out resorts that cater to tennis players. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to learn the game or an experienced player looking for some competition, there is probably a resort that is exactly what you are looking for. Full Story: Forbes
ITF World Tennis Masters Tour 2023
The ITF World Tennis Masters Tour provides a range of team and individual singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events for each five-year age increment from 30+ to 90+. Dates for the world championships have been announced by the ITF. Full Story: ITF
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 11/13-20 | Nitto ATP Finals | ATP Finals | Turin, Italy |
| 11/15-20 | Argentina Open | WTA 125 | Buenos Aires |
