The New York Times – Sports:
The Boodles, which draws elite players on their way to the All England Club, is unlike nearly anything else on the tennis calendar — a Gatsby-like few days on an estate outside London.
Category: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
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Once the Prince of Tennis and a Prison Inmate, Boris Becker Starts Again
The New York Times – Sports:
Becker, who is featured in a new documentary, is beginning a third act after serving eight months in prison. “I’m sort of in late summer, fall of my life,” he said.
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Wimbledon Drops Ban on Players From Russia and Belarus
The New York Times – Sports:
The All England Club’s decision is a reversal of a policy that drew criticism last year. It will open the door for several top players to compete as neutrals.
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Why Tennis Matches at the Australian Open Never Seem to End
The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Murray’s second-round match at the Australian Open didn’t end until after 4 a.m. As matches more often go into the early morning hours, some players say it is harming their physical and mental health.
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Dick Savitt Dies at 95; Won Australian and Wimbledon Tennis Titles in 1951
The New York Times – Sports:
He was the second American to win both Grand Slam tournaments in the same year, and he was ranked among the world’s top 10 players four times.
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The Billionaire Trying to Turn Kazakhstan Into a Thriving Tennis Nation
The New York Times – Sports:
Bulat Utemuratov decided in 2007 to create a tennis culture for the masses in a former Soviet Republic known for combat sports and weight lifting. Add tennis to the list, too.
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As Roger Federer Retires, Two Great Rivalries Come to an End
The New York Times – Sports:
A look at the great matches between Federer and Rafael Nadal as well as Federer and Novak Djokovic.
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For Roger Federer, London Is a Sensible End to a Long Career
The New York Times – Sports:
Wimbledon may have been more fitting. But the Laver Cup, which Federer helped create, will surely offer a poignant send-off at O2 Arena for one of the greatest male players of this era.