The New York Times – Sports:
La victoria tiene muchos padres. Al tenista número uno del momento le ayudó que el suyo también fuera jugador profesional y luego que una compañía de dulces se interesara en apoyarlo.
Category: Assn of Tennis Professionals
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Before Carlos Alcaraz Was Great, He Was Good Enough to Be Lucky
The New York Times – Sports:
Success has many fathers. In Alcaraz’s case, he was born to an actual tennis-playing father, and then the local candy company swooped in to help.
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Alexander Zverev’s On- and Off-Court Drama
The New York Times – Sports:
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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Tennis Injuries Present Top Players with Serious Challenges
The New York Times – Sports:
Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form.
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Coaching Is Now Allowed During Tennis Matches, but How Useful Is It?
The New York Times – Sports:
The practice was long banned, but a change in the rules has permitted hand signals and some talking.
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It’s Tennis vs. Pickleball vs. Padel. Or Is It?
The New York Times – Sports:
Private clubs and public facilities are striving to be more things to more people as they try to defuse the tension between tennis and fast-growing racket sports like pickleball.
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The Same Work but a Lot Less Pay for Women. Welcome to Tennis in 2023.
The New York Times – Sports:
At the Italian Open, women will compete for less than half as much money as the men. Organizers say they intend to fix that, but not for two years.
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How Tennis and Djokovic Are Pushing Against the U.S. Covid Vaccine Rule
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the world No. 1, who is unvaccinated against Covid-19, has lobbied the Biden administration for an exemption so he can play at Indian Wells and the Miami Open. So far, he has come up short.
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Investigation Into Alexander Zverev Finds Insufficient Evidence for Abuse Claims
The New York Times – Sports:
The ATP Tour won’t discipline Zverev after a 15-month investigation into allegations made by his former girlfriend.