Tennis News You Can Use
Andy Murray was prominent in the news this week, first by playing “lost and found” with his wedding ring and later by hitting an underarm serve for an ace. The BNP Paribas at Indian Wells is in full swing and the ATP finally takes action on Zverev domestic abuse allegations by announcing an investigation.
Tennis tour investigating abuse accusations against Zverev
The men’s professional tennis tour has opened an investigation into a former girlfriend’s accusations of domestic abuse by Olympic gold medalist and 2020 U.S Open runner-up Alexander Zverev. The ATP announced Monday it is looking into “allegations concerning Alexander Zverev at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Shanghai in 2019.” Full Story: The Washington Post (10/4)
How Federer turned $10M into $600M by walking away from Nike
There’s a sense of inevitability that Novak Djokovic will soon become men’s tennis greatest Slam champion, but off the court there is an undisputed champion: Roger Federer. Full Story: Fox Sports (10/8)
Daniil Medvedev is the heir to the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic dynasty men’s tennis needs
For the first time in more than a decade, a look down the road in men’s professional tennis does not bring pictures of Swiss mastery or Spanish dominance. Maybe not even Serbian untouchability. The man of the moment is Daniil Medvedev. Full Story: The Los Angeles Times (10/8)
Medvedev, Raducanu Donate US Open Memorabilia To Hall Of Fame
The historic 2021 US Open that saw two new first-time Grand Slam champions etch their names into tennis’ history books will be an inspiring story of tennis history forever preserved at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Champions Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu each gifted items from their major victories to the permanent collection in the Hall of Fame’s Museum. Full Story: ATP Tour (10/8)
‘Let’s go!’: Andy Murray retrieves stolen wedding ring attached to tennis shoes
Andy Murray normally weaves his wedding ring into his shoelaces and it is visible during matches. So when his shoes turned up missing before his first round match at the BNP Paribas this week, he also lost his ring. Both were subsequently recovered. Full Story: The Guardian (UK) (10/8)
Budge Patty, Elegant Tennis Champion of the 1950s, Dies at 97
Known for his style as much as his forehand volley, he was one of only three Americans to win the French and Wimbledon men’s singles in the same year. Full Story: The New York Times (10/8)
Tennis United: Hurkacz, Swiatek Not Poles Apart
Top-ranked Polish stars Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek share a lot in common, not least a high regard for 36-time ATP Masters 1000 champion Rafael Nadal. Full Story: ATP Tour (10/7)
Murray Aces Underarm Serve: ‘It’s A Smart Play’
This article not only details the drop serve Andy Murray hit, but also explains why it was a great tactical play. Full Story: ATP Tour (10/11)
“SERVEBOT” Fila Shirt is Now a Thing
“I love it, I think it’s a cool look,” Reilly Opelka said at the BNP Paribas Open. Full Story: Tennis.com (10/10)
Rebel Wilson is inundated with offers after sporty video in short all-white outfit
The Pitch Perfect star teasingly asked her fans on Friday as she uploaded a short video clip of her playing tennis in an all-white outfit. Full Story: Hello Magazine (10/9)
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Dates | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location (Timezone) |
| 10/6-17 | BNP Paribas Open | WTA 1000 ATP 1000 | Indian Wells, CA, USA (PT / UTC – 7) |
