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.
Category: Tennis
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CVC Capital Partners Will Invest $150 Million in WTA
The New York Times – Sports:
CVC Capital Partners, the former owner of Formula 1, will take a 20 percent stake in a commercial subsidiary as the tour seeks to expand its marketing of events and players and increase prize money.
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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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Diana Shnaider Is Mixing College Tennis With the Pro Tour, for Now
The New York Times – Sports:
A freshman at North Carolina State, Shnaider, a Russian, is the first woman ranked in the top 100 of the pro game to play college tennis since 1993.
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Tennis Bracelet, Anyone?
The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Evert made them famous, and their simple, elegant designs have stood the test of time.
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Netflix Shuns Live Sports but Embraces Sports Documentaries
The New York Times – Sports:
Unlike many of its rivals, Netflix has not pursued showing live games. Instead, it has invested in series on professional auto racing, tennis and now golf.
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Jessica Pegula Opens Up About Her Mother’s Cardiac Arrest
The New York Times – Sports:
In an essay, Jessica Pegula, a tennis player, described the health ordeal that her mother, Kim, an owner and president of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, endured last year.
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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.