Serena Williams broke the Honey Deuce at the US Open and the WTA Finals are coming to Fort Worth. Tennis stars weigh in on the fashion sense of Cincinnati Bengal’s QB Joe Burrow.
Serena Williams broke the Honey Deuce
Mutiple sources on twitter have indicated that the US Open has already sold out of the 2022 souvenir Honey Deuce glasses and will not be getting any more in. The shortage is directly attributed to the high attendance at night sessions featuring Serena Williams. The tournament has reduced the price of the signature cocktail by $2 down to last years price of $20. Twitter: Twitter Previous Content: “You want to be a baller!“
WTA Finals Finds a Home… in Cowtown
Sources confirmed the 2022 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals will be played at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated first reported the news early Saturday morning. The event is scheduled to start the week of October 31 and run through the first week of November. Full Story: Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fun Facts about the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Since 1978, the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament has been held on the iconic acrylic courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Technical details of the stadium complex and all of the courts. Full Story: NBC New York
Chinese Tennis Player Wu Yibing Is Sponsored by an Art Museum
Wu’s name dominated the trending topics on social media in China this week—and many were curious to know about the origin of an artful medallion on the left sleeve of his jersey. The medallion, is the result of a collaboration between Wu, Chinese artist Xu Lei, and collector and X Museum founder Michael Xufu Huang. It is based on a Xu’s Correspondances (2021), which is part of the X Museum’s collection and currently on view at the Chinese Pavilion at Venice Biennale. Full Story: Artnet News Editorial Note: The WTA is still worried about Peng Shuai.
Kevin Collins named USTA Texas section president
A longtime tennis pro Kevin Collins is the first resident of San Angelo to serve as president of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Texas section. He was elected to the post for 2023-2024, but took over the role in July because “the current president resigned due to some issues.” Full Story: Go San Angelo
USTA Declares National Tennis Month Was a ‘Resounding Success’
The USTA received over 100 advocacy success stories from the various sections. Several community-based tennis organizations were awarded 2022 US Open tickets for their achievements. Full Story: USTA
Tennis Styles Fuel Seasonal Marketing Strategies
Consumers are increasingly embracing the tennis look year-round. So-called tennis-core fashion of skorts, polo shirts and visors picked up during the pandemic, and has continued with the return of preppy styles and the rise of people increasingly playing racquet sports. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal
John McEnroe, Seriously
No tennis player is more closely associated with New York City than John McEnroe, the brilliant if volatile lefty who won his hometown U.S. Open four times and continues to cover it as a TV analyst. Showtime has released “McEnroe,” a fresh look at the 63-year-old’s singular impact on tennis and pop culture. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal
Michael Chang To Be Profiled In ESPN Films ‘30 For 30’ Documentary
Michael Chang, who at the age of 17 upset Ivan Lendl in the 1989 French Open en route to becoming the youngest winner of a major tournament singles championship, will be the subject of a ’30 for 30′ documentary by ESPN Films. Full Story: Deadline
Pro Tennis Players Rate Joe Burrow’s Style
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has had some unique outfits over his first two seasons in the NFL. The Western and Southern Open asked pro tennis players about Burrow’s style last month. Some of his looks got a hilarious reaction. Full Story: Sports Illustrated Full Video: Instagram
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location |
| 8/29-9/11 | US Open | Grand Slam | New York City |
| 9/5-9/11 | Open delle Puglie | WTA 125 | Bari, Italy |
