The New York Times – Sports:
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have been winning just about everything important lately, emerging as a potential triumvirate unseen in the women’s game for about a decade.
Category: BNP Paribas Open (Tennis)
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Carlos Alcaraz Takes World No. 1 Ranking Into The Miami Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, who won the men’s singles title at Indian Wells, reclaims the world No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic. But can he keep it?
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Pam Shriver’s Fight to End Sex Abuse in Women’s Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The 21-time Grand Slam doubles champion is doing four-way duty as a television commentator, a coach, an ally to sexual abuse survivors and an agitator for changing the game’s culture.
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The Carlos Alcaraz Show Returns to Raves
The New York Times – Sports:
The 2022 U.S. Open champion, Alcaraz battled injuries in fall and winter. At Indian Wells, he is nearly at full power, dominating opponents and dazzling fans.
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At Indian Wells, the Players Have a Playground of Their Own
The New York Times – Sports:
To protect the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the tournament’s founder took a “get off my lawn” approach so that tennis players could always count on getting on his lawn.
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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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With Indian Wells Days Away, Novak Djokovic Hopes for a Miracle
The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1, Djokovic remains unvaccinated against Covid-19 and still cannot enter the United States without an exemption. He has asked for one and is awaiting an answer.
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Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
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ATP Approves Raft of Changes to Share Tennis’s Wealth
The New York Times – Sports:
The package includes profit-sharing between tournaments and players and the expansion of Masters 1000 tournaments in an effort to narrow the gap between them and the Grand Slams.