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.
Category: Women’s Tennis Assn
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Nights Prove a Tricky Ticket at French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Building a buzz at night at Roland Garros has stirred up moments of gender inequality, dilemmas for fans and neighbors and inconveniences for players.
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Even in Flush Tennis, Equal Pay is a Struggle
The New York Times – Sports:
The top players make tens of millions. Others have trouble breaking even.
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A Chinese Tennis Star Emerges at a Precarious Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Zheng Qinwen, 19, has emerged during this French Open, amid the backdrop of a long standoff between China and the women’s tour over Peng Shuai.
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As the French Open Begins, the War in Ukraine Roils the Locker Room
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“I feel like it’s not united,” Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked women’s player, said of a decision by the tours to punish Wimbledon for barring players from Russian and Belarus.
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Tennis Experts Offer Advice on How Young Players Can Improve
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Tennis experts offer advice on how young women can improve their games and move up in the rankings.
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The Challenge for Young Players: Achieving Dominance
The New York Times – Sports:
Tennis experts offer advice on how young women can improve their games and move up in the rankings.
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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.