Cindy Shmerler

In Tennis, a Higher Ranking Means Better Perks

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Higher-ranked players tend to get the perks, like the better practice courts. The lower-ranked must make do.

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She is the top female American tennis player and knows that she has to be more aggressive to win more.

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The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.

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He is the top-ranked British player at the tournament. Seven years ago when that was Andy Murray, he won.

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He’s a diligent player. He has also recently worked through an abuse claim and an on-court tantrum — and a serious injury at last year’s French Open.

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Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form.

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Covid-19, wildfires and extreme heat have all disrupted the tournament in the past.

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As the 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz rose through the ranks in 2022, Rune, also 19, was marching through the top players. He even beat Alcaraz.

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The game went through a lot of changes and drama this year, including an emotional farewell to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open.