The New York Times – Sports:
Long accepted as an entertaining idiosyncrasy of the sport, players hurling rackets have recently generated a spate of close calls, as ball people and chair umpires dodge injury.
Category: Assn of Tennis Professionals
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Comebacks for Wawrinka and Thiem Will Have to Be Continued
The New York Times – Sports:
Once ranked as high as No. 3, the rusty tennis stars used a low-level Challenger event to get back to action after injuries. It was harder than it seemed.
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Taylor Fritz Defeats Nadal at Indian Wells, Fulfilling a Prediction
The New York Times – Sports:
The tournament has been a launching pad for young players recently, including Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu, who went on to win the U.S. Open in the same year.
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Daniil Medvedev Loses a Match and No. 1 Ranking, but Faces Bigger Concerns
The New York Times – Sports:
At Indian Wells, the Russian fell in the third round to Gael Monfils of France, as Medvedev faced criticism that Russian players should not be competing because of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Zverev’s Swings Merited More Than a Slap on the Wrist
The New York Times – Sports:
After striking the umpire’s chair during an outburst at a tournament in Mexico, Alexander Zverev can avoid a fine and suspension if he does not commit further violations for one year.
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With a Second ATP Finals Win, Alexander Zverev Proves He Is Rising
The New York Times – Sports:
This year gave the 24-year-old German star six singles titles, Olympic gold, an ATP Finals trophy, but also an ongoing tour investigation into allegations of physical abuse against a former girlfriend.
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Zverev Defeats Djokovic and Will Play Medvedev in ATP Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1 is increasingly under threat on hardcourts from younger, taller players — like the two men who will play in the finals on Sunday.
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The Whirlwind of a Rising Daniil Medvedev
The New York Times – Sports:
He won his first Grand Slam this year and is ranked No. 2, and his impressed peers call him a genius and an octopus.
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It’s Been a Long Season on the ATP Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
With injuries and fatigue, it has taken its toll on the players, who say they will work through the challenges during these finals.