Pickleball players reveal a shorthand for when the sport gets too intense. “You’re being very tennis about the whole thing.”
USPTA, Wilson to Part Ways Following 7-Year Endorsement Partnership
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA), regrets to announce that after seven years, Wilson Sporting Goods has made the decision to move away from its endorsement partnership with the USPTA. Wilson has been the official equipment supplier of the USPTA, providing racquets, balls, strings, and other equipment for USPTA members and programs. Full Story: Racquet Sports Industry
Chinese Official Accused in Peng Shuai Matter, Zhang Gaoli, Reappears
The retired Chinese official at the center of a global firestorm that began almost a year ago involving tennis star Peng Shuai has made a public appearance that suggests he retains a senior status. Zhang Gaoli sat at a head table along with other retired senior members of the Chinese Communist Party at the opening of its congress on Oct. 16. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal
Tennis player Basilashvili acquitted of domestic violence
Professional tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been acquitted of domestic violence charges in his home country of Georgia in a case involving his former wife. Full Story: ESPN
New United Cup Team Event To Launch 2023 Tennis Season
The United Cup, an ATP-WTA event presented in partnership with Tennis Australia, will showcase equality at the highest level of the sport, with mixed teams from 18 countries competing across Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney over 11 days, from Thursday 29 December to Sunday 8 January 2023. Full Story: ATP
With Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff in top five, U.S. tennis is having a moment
With very little fanfare, this week marked a historic moment for Jessica Pegula, Coca Gauff, and women’s tennis in general. Jessica Pegula vaulted to No. 3 in the world rankings, a career-high. Coco Gauff made a parallel leap reaching No. 4 in the rankings. The pair frequently plays doubles together. Full Story: The Washington Post
New Ash Barty Autobiography “My Dream Time”
The publisher is teasing details from Ash Barty’s forthcoming Autobiography including her lack of inspiration after she won Wimbledon in 2021. My Dream Time: A Memoir of Tennis & Teamwork is set to release on January 10. Full Story: The Daily Mail
So the Forehand Is Your Best Shot? You Sure?
It is usually the most powerful, but that greater strength may also be its greatest weakness. It can break down under pressure. Full Story: The New York Times
Babolat, Oldest Tennis Manufacturer In The World, Enjoying Rise In Sport
Musical instrument string maker Pierre Babolat made the world’s first tennis strings in 1875. The world’s oldest tennis brand is still growing, 147 years later. Full Story: Forbes
Is Big Money Souring Pickleball?
There are three professional sports leagues now with big-name investors like the NBA’s LeBron James and the NFL’s Tom Brady investing in new teams. This infusion of cash, it’s also causing friction. Pickleball players have a shorthand for when the sport gets too intense. “You’re being very tennis about the whole thing.” Full Story: The Wall Street Journal
A Glow-in-the-dark Tennis Party
A glow-in-the-dark tennis party will get underway Friday night at the Delray Beach Tennis Center benefiting the Be Like Brit Foundation. It turns traditional tennis into a fun, no-pressure social experience for people of all ages and abilities. The event is sponsored by the Delray Beach Open. Full Story: WFLX
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 10/31-11/7 | WTA Finals Fort Worth | Finals | Fort Worth, TX |
| 10/31-11/6 | Dow Tennis Classic | WTA 125 | Midland, TX |
| 10/31-11/6 | Rolex Paris Masters | ATP 1000 | Paris, France |
