| 单词 | professional tennis |
| 例句 | In an entire match, a professional tennis player might hit hundreds of serves and double-fault no more than three or four times. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z But everyone thought I was hallucinating in thinking I could become a professional tennis player, let alone get to America. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I would finally be free to pursue my life’s dream: to become a professional tennis player. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Did you always want to play professional tennis? Samantha Stosur, U.S. Open Champion 2011-09-23T06:05:00Z I know next to nothing about the character and temperament of Ryan Sweeting, professional tennis player, and I’m likely not alone. “The Big Bang Theory” Nice Guy™ fantasies are clearly out of control 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z He was a professional tennis player, but really his passion was music. What Do Lars Ulrich and A.O. Scott Have in Common? A Lot, It Turns Out 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Later, he plays demos of some of the band’s new songs for his father, Torben Ulrich, a professional tennis player and a jazz musician of some renown. Solving the Riddle of Metallica 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z "As a former professional tennis player and certified trainer, this is a wonderful opportunity for me to share my enthusiasm for staying fit across America's homes," she said in a statement. Anna Kournikova joins "Biggest Loser" TV show 2011-05-25T20:11:13Z Ashe won these tournaments when he was one of few black professional tennis players. Perspective | Arthur Ashe broke ground for black tennis players and athlete activists 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z He also praised Henman's mother and father, saying they were not archetypal "professional tennis parents". Tennis watcher on the sly: Salinger was Henman fan 2011-01-27T12:25:47Z Dr. Keith, who at 63 resembles an older version of the former professional tennis player James Blake, recalled her then as bright, eager and attractive. Sharing Ideals, Friendship and, After 37 Years, a Wedding Day 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Her 2018 memoir “Driven: A Daughter’s Odyssey” pulls back the curtain on the nascent years of women’s professional tennis. Perspective | For the sports-hungry, some great books to get you through the non-seasons 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z Mari Osaka, 25, also played professional tennis but said in a social media post in March that she was retiring from the sport because it was “a journey which I didn’t enjoy ultimately.” ‘Naomi Osaka’ docuseries takes intimate look at tennis star 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Fifteen years ago, Michael Kosta was returning backhands and volleys while piling up Big Ten championships on the tennis court at the University of Illinois before embarking on a short-lived professional tennis career. Comedy Central Announces New ‘Daily Show’ Correspondent 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z Atlantis hopes to hold an eight-team tournament next year, and is in the early stages of pursuing a professional tennis tournament. In Transit: Basketball Heads to Bahamas Resort 2010-10-27T19:16:00Z Erik decided that his future lay not with college but with a professional tennis career and hired a personal coach for a five-figure sum. Will the Menendez murders become America's next true-crime TV hit? 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z And think of professional tennis, with its system of rankings, telling you exactly which player is No. 1 in the world, or 3, or 59. The Greatest 2011-01-07T16:04:57Z An earlier version of this article misspelled the names of two professional tennis players in the Hamptons Summer Classic. 50 Cent Hosts a Rap Concert for ‘Power’ 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Ms. Williams became a professional tennis player in 1994, when she was 14 years old, and quickly emerged onto the national tennis scene. Venus Williams, Off the Court 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z Edsel, born in the Chicago area, grew up Dallas and trained to become a professional tennis player. Texas oilman turned art detective drills deep for 'Monuments Men' 2014-02-06T23:40:53Z Even boxers have a corner, but in professional tennis it is a rules violation for your coach to communicate with you beyond polite encouragement, and spectators are asked to keep silent while you play. David Foster Wallace’s Perfect Game 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z But the context of Williams' entry into professional tennis often went unacknowledged. Serena Williams forced journalists to get out of the "toy box" and cover tennis as more than a game 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z She went to Swarthmore but left after three semesters to try her luck as a professional tennis player. Lynn Sherr examines the public and private lives of Sally Ride 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z The musical education of Lars Ulrich might have begun when he was 5 years old, and his professional tennis player father, along with the rest of the family, still lived in Denmark. Metallica's unlikely origin story: Injecting Americana into the metal universe 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z But his most famous TV role was that of Kelly Robinson, a secret agent with a double life traveling the world as a top-seeded professional tennis player in "I Spy." U.S. actor Robert Culp, 79, dies after fall 2010-03-25T00:22:00Z We had probably never seen a professional tennis match; we just knew that tennis was about hitting the ball to and fro across the net. Listen to Britain 2010-03-20T00:05:00Z “That was the birth of women’s professional tennis,” said Billie Jean King, who was among the nine. Alec Baldwin, Anna Wintour and Billie Jean King Serve Aces 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z They also participated in a training session with Mary Carillo, the broadcaster and former professional tennis player. They Can Act. But Can They Serve? 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z I found an old newspaper story online about you beginning a parallel career in professional tennis in the late 70s. Kenny Rogers 2013-06-27T12:01:01Z He and his crew took a fly-on-the-wall approach that captures, among other things, what professional tennis looked like before corporatization fully warped it into the glossy commodity it is today. ‘The French’ Review: A Candid Look at the French Open 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Connors, now a host of “Advantage Connors,” a podcast, said Ms. Buss helped heighten professional tennis’s popularity in Los Angeles. Lady of the Lakers 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z Williams, 42, announced her retirement — famously eschewing that term and saying instead she was “evolving” away from professional tennis — shortly before the 2022 U.S. Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The top-tier tour in men's professional tennis was nominated for its work in launching a carbon tracker app, which allows players to track and mitigate travel emissions. Green Sport Awards nominees announced 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z It will stage a professional tennis event for the first time this year. Saudi crown prince says he does not care about 'sportswashing' claims 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z He ably wears the frame of a professional tennis player, long and slender but not lean to the point that anyone should be concerned. 10 years after USC fired him on the tarmac, Lane Kiffin believes he can weather any storm 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Willett also feels a kinship with professional tennis players, who, like musicians, have a demanding travel schedule and an audience that expects a high level of performance. When Cold War Kids hits the road, so does Nathan Willett’s tennis racquet 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z When Caroline Wozniacki waved farewell to the professional tennis circuit in January 2020, the retiring former world number one genuinely thought that was it. 'You only live once' - Wozniacki on US Open comeback 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z This will be the first official professional tennis event to take place in Saudi Arabia, which has hosted several lucrative exhibition matches already. Saudi Arabia to host professional tennis for first time 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z "After 17 years on the ATP Tour, it's time to say goodbye to professional tennis," said Isner. Ace record holder Isner to retire after US Open 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z John Isner will retire from professional tennis after playing at the U.S. John Isner is retiring from tennis after the US Open. He played in the sport’s longest match 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z There are other stops on the professional tennis tours that include female and male players but do not pay them evenly. D.C. Open offers equal status for women and men but unequal prize money 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z At one professional tennis tournament, the women compete for less than half as much money as the men do. Overlooked Stories 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Johnson was born in Townsville, Queensland and actually grew up wanting to be a professional tennis player. The ruin, rise and revenge of Mitchell Johnson 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Born and raised in Bel Air, Md., Jones dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player. Why playing a closeted Revolutionary War soldier on 'Ghosts' worried Brandon Scott Jones 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z He said when he realized he wasn’t going to be a professional tennis player, he transferred to Indiana University to study finance. State Sen. Mark Mullet to announce bid for WA governor 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z "It's no secret that one of the main reasons I play today and compete in professional tennis is to try to break more records and make more history," Djokovic said. GB's Norrie and Draper feature on French Open day two 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z “It’s no secret that one of the main reasons I play today and compete in professional tennis is to try to break more records and make more history in tennis,” Djokovic said Saturday. Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z "I'm a professional tennis player, but also I'm a huge fan of tennis and I always want to watch the best players in the world, like Rafa, like Djokovic," said Alcaraz. 'Fearless Alcaraz fuels prospect of Djokovic duel' 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z In her new post as the WTA’s first director of safeguarding, Brandon is leading an increased effort to protect athletes from predatory coaches - and others - on the women’s professional tennis tour. Women’s tennis works to safeguard against predatory coaches 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z In her new post as the WTA’s first director of safeguarding, Brandon is leading an increased effort to protect athletes from predatory coaches — and others — on the women’s professional tennis tour. Women’s tennis works to safeguard against predatory coaches 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z “Obviously, the ambition is to materially grow women’s professional tennis. Grow our profile, its value, the prize money,” WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said. Women’s tennis tour, WTA, in commercial partnership with CVC 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Djokovic’s first-round victory came a day after the 35-year-old Serb broke the record for the most time spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings by a man or woman. Djokovic holds on in Dubai, extends winning streak to 18 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Mirza and her partner Madison Keys lost the first round match in straight sets, drawing the curtains on her 20-year professional tennis career. Sania Mirza: India tennis icon who showed hate could be defeated 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z After graduating he gave himself one year to to make his mark in professional tennis but the Covid-19 pandemic ended his dreams. Part-timer needs more time off work after Tour win 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z "Those two pinnacles of the professional tennis world have always been there as goals for me. So I do want to make more history of this sport, no doubt," he said. Djokovic eyes Slam record to deny Tsitsipas first 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Korda’s mother also was a professional tennis player and his two older sisters play pro golf. Australian Open lookahead: Sebastian Korda eyes 1st Slam SF 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Pegula’s had a winding journey in professional tennis and, at the Australian Open, she is hoping to add by far her most significant trophy yet. Buffalo’s Pegula eyes 1st Slam semifinal at Australian Open 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Korda’s mother was a professional tennis player, too, and his two older sisters play pro golf. Korda, 1998 Australian Open champ Petr’s son, in 1st Slam QF 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z From Mom, also a former professional tennis player. Korda of US stops 2-time Australian Open runner-up Medvedev 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Bryan was the first professional tennis player to get a resurfacing and return to top-level play, but he was barely back in action before Murray made his decision to follow the same path. Andy Murray is playing the Australian Open with a metal hip. It’s ‘uncharted territory.’ 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z MELBOURNE, Australia — As Taylor Townsend was preparing to return to professional tennis after becoming a mom nearly two years ago, she sought counsel from a couple of pretty good sources: Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters. After 1st vacation, Taylor Townsend gets 1st Slam win as mom 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “This is the court and the stadium where I created the best memories of my professional tennis career,” Djokovic said, thanking fans for the hearty welcome. No hard feelings as Novak Djokovic is back at Australian Open 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z The commercial growth is also enticing professional tennis players to switch over. Are booming racquet sports helping or threatening tennis? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z After retiring from professional tennis in 1999, the six-time Grand Slam champion worked as a coach and television pundit while also engaging in a wide range of investments and celebrity poker games. Boris Becker returns to limelight after months in prison 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Federer was also coaching the Italian world number 15 - which Berrettini described as surreal because the Swiss great had inspired him to become a professional tennis player. Norrie loses as Federer watches on at Laver Cup 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Roger Federer hopes he "can party together" in the future with his legions of fans across the world after retiring from professional tennis. 'We can party again together' - Federer on future 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z With the Open finals upon us, DealBook spoke with some of the top agents, financiers and insiders to capture the state of play for professional tennis, a business that has always been opaque and uneven. Wall Street’s Favorite Sport Is a Failing Business 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z A long climb up the ranks of professional tennis followed. As Tiafoe soars, so does the pride of his Prince George’s fans 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z With it, Williams followed a well-established pattern at the elite ranks of professional tennis: There is no pattern when it comes to retirement. As Serena Williams is proving, retiring from tennis can be complicated 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Serena Williams might be thinking of “evolving” out of professional tennis, but she was in command of her first-round moment at the U.S. Serena Williams isn't done yet: 23-time Grand Slam champion wins at U.S. Open 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The talk of tennis — and beyond — for most of the past three weeks has been about Serena Williams and her announcement that she is planning to stop playing professional tennis. Serena’s Farewell: Stories from the leadup to the US Open 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King helped create women’s professional tennis. Americans Who Stutter 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Martin Blackman, a former professional tennis player, said the Williams sisters’ journey through the sport inspired Black Americans like himself who’d seen few top Black contenders in the arena. Serena’s example: Tennis icon’s impact felt in Black America 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The country-club crowds of professional tennis were accustomed to a different sort of player - soft-spoken, demure and white. When a 17-year-old Serena showed the tennis world its future 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z His father, former professional tennis player Bryan, coaches the Gators. NCAA tennis champ Ben Shelton leaves Florida to turn pro 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z That all came to mind again Tuesday, when Williams indicated she is preparing to walk away from her professional tennis career as the start of the U.S. Serena Williams’ legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Serena Williams acknowledged Tuesday that she will be stepping away from her professional tennis career soon. Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z It was quite a week for Russia’s professional tennis players - four tournaments, three titles. Russian tennis players collect 3 titles at US Open tuneups 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z At the top levels of professional tennis, reaching back-to-back tournament finals hardly equates to career-long consistency. With minimal theatrics, Nick Kyrgios marches into two Citi Open finals 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z “And he doesn’t seem to care; at least, that’s what he says. But he is a complicated guy. ... It’s a bad look for professional tennis or professional anything, to be honest.” Nick Kyrgios has always drawn a crowd. At 27, is he ready to deliver? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Rybakina has represented Kazakhstan since she was 19 and credits its funding and support with helping her make it as a professional tennis player. Jabeur & Rybakina chase further history in final 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Essentially, that’s what the rankings are for a professional tennis player. ‘Most stressful thing’ in tennis creates angst at Wimbledon 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z WIMBLEDON, England — The All England Club is appealing a fine levied by the WTA women’s professional tennis tour for banning Russian and Belarusian players from tournaments in Britain because of the war in Ukraine. Wimbledon appealing fine from women’s tour over Russia ban 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z The women’s professional tennis tour canceled its tournaments in China because of the situation surrounding Peng. Activists with Peng Shuai T-shirts searched at Wimbledon 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Juggling the constant travel and physical and mental grind of professional tennis is hard for even the best players. Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko Plays Tennis for the Money 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z She won two sets instead, turning what could have been a feel-good story for Williams into a narrow defeat that will re-pose the question of how much more professional tennis Williams intends to play. Serena Williams exits Wimbledon — possibly for the last time 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z For lower-ranked players, some of whom compete predominantly to make ends meet in the world of professional tennis, first-round appearance money at Grand Slams can often dwarf the winnings from smaller competitions. The winners & losers of Wimbledon points decision 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z I knew it was about social change and we were only in our third year of professional tennis. Q&A: Billie Jean King on Title IX’s 50th anniversary 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The governing bodies of men's and women's professional tennis - the ATP and the WTA - said Wimbledon's move was "unfair". US Open allows Russian and Belarusians to play 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Still, professional tennis sets the standard for popularity and viability in women’s sports — and it’s not even close. Tennis Tops Women’s Sports, and Yet Still Fights for Footing 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z She was inducted again last year along with the other members of the Original 9 who laid the groundwork for the women’s professional tennis tour in the 1970s. King: French Open should have more women’s night matches 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z It led to the creation of the Women’s Tennis Association in 1973 as the organizing body for women’s professional tennis. Billie Jean King receives France’s Legion of Honor award 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z He has even vowed that if it came between choosing whether to be vaccinated or keep playing professional tennis, he would remain on the sideline. A Saga Between Tries, Novak Djokovic Again Aims for His 21st Slam 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z After college, I played for a few years in the minor leagues of professional tennis, traveling to every corner of America and good parts of the globe. The Pain May Never Fade for Delaware State’s Players. I’ve Been There, Too. 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Simon said he is retiring at the end of the season after 20 years of playing professional tennis. Veteran players Tsonga, Simon receive French Open wild cards 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson announced his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday at age 35. 2-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson retires at age 35 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z The ATP and WTA - the governing bodies of men's and women's professional tennis - said the move was "unfair". Wimbledon unwilling to 'benefit Russian propaganda' 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z “We said, ‘No problem, we will cover all your local costs,’” said Stacey Allaster, the chief executive for professional tennis at the U.S.T.A., which also provided support staff to the delegation. A Visiting Team Like No Other 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z She has flirted with optimism before, only to fall victim to the stress and strain of life as a professional tennis player and as one of the world’s most recognizable, highly compensated and outspoken athletes. In Miami Where It All Began, Naomi Osaka Is Rolling Again 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z The Belarusian professional tennis player, 32, is competing on the Tour without the name or flag of her country due to sanctions over Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine, Reuters reported. Victoria Azarenka storms off court during match against 16-year-old at Miami Open, cites stress 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z World number one Ashleigh Barty has shocked the sporting world by announcing she will retire from professional tennis at just 25. Ashleigh Barty: World number one makes shock call to quit tennis 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z The former world No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam champion collected 49 singles titles out of 77 finals during his 16 years as a professional tennis player. Boris Becker accused of hiding tennis trophies during trial 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z "Those moments are the reason why I wanted to be an athlete, wanted to play professional tennis. It’s the best part of it all." Rafael Nadal outlasts teen Carlos Alcaraz in 3 sets to go 20-0 on year 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Stacey Allaster, the USTA’s chief executive for professional tennis, said the event will be used “to continue advocating for peace, along with providing aid and support for the people of Ukraine.” Part of Ukraine-US ticket revenue in BJK Cup to relief fund 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Sergiy Stakhovsky, a recently retired professional tennis player from Ukraine, said he left his wife and three young children at home in Hungary to return to Ukraine and fight. Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z But with the endorsements and social media cheers from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came expectations that were utterly unrealistic for someone who had little experience with the grind of professional tennis. Column: Rising stars in women's tennis find a bumpy ride awaits them 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Medvedev is playing in Indian Wells with no country affiliation because of professional tennis’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Novak Djokovic says he won’t play Indian Wells because CDC hasn’t changed regulations 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z “We need to punish him accordingly and allowing him to come out and play professional tennis the week after — or two weeks after — that is too soon.” Zverev’s Swings Merited More Than a Slap on the Wrist 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The organizations that oversee professional tennis will prohibit Russia and Belarus from competing in team events but will allow players from those countries to participate in tournaments without any national identification. Tennis Suspends Russia and Belarus but Will Allow Their Players to Compete 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Peng also announced her retirement, saying that her age and multiple surgeries wouldn’t allow her to return to tour-level professional tennis. IOC's Thomas Bach says 'Where is Peng Shuai?' questions have been answered after Olympic appearances 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The Argentinian said on Saturday he is likely to retire from professional tennis after playing the Rio Open tournament in Brazil next week. Tearful Del Potro nears retirement, exits Argentina Open 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The women’s professional tennis tour said the interview “does not alleviate any of our concerns” about the allegations she made in November. Journalist who spoke to Peng Shuai says doubts remain 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Open, says he is likely to retire from professional tennis after playing tournaments in Buenos Aires this week and then in Rio de Janeiro. Juan Martín del Potro likely to retire from tennis soon 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Having ignored the crowd’s boos for hours, the Russian lost his patience and later revealed that the fans’ animus had extinguished his childhood vision of what it would mean to be a professional tennis player. Rafael Nadal storms back to win epic Australian Open final and capture men’s Grand Slam record 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z He will play his last professional tennis match on Thursday, in the Australian Open wheelchair quad singles final, but his purpose will not change just because he is retiring. ‘What Do I Want From This Crazy Thing Called Life?’ 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z For two decades, professional tennis bathed in the golden glow provided by an unalterable hierarchy of players with distinctive styles and personalities that combined to define the game in the 21st century. Is Tennis Moving Into a New Golden Age? We Can Only Hope. 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Fan favorite Dylan Alcott’s farewell to professional tennis will be at the Australian Open wheelchair event. Djokovic’s absence helps his fellow Serb at Australian Open 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Djokovic faced criticism earlier in the pandemic for organizing a tennis tournament in the Balkans in June 2020, a time when professional tennis was shut down. Rising above reality: How Djokovic bends his mind to succeed 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z The streaming service announced Friday that it is planning a documentary series about Grand Slam tournaments and the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours. Netflix decides to take a swing at tennis in new docuseries 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z June 2020: With the professional tennis tours on hiatus because of the pandemic, Djokovic organizes a series of exhibition matches in Serbia and Croatia with no rules requiring social distancing or masking. TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The men's professional tennis tour has called for more clarity of the rules to enter Australia and urged players to get vaccinated. Novak Djokovic: Questions raised over tennis star's travel declaration 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The controversy over Novak Djokovic's Australian visa application has been "damaging on all fronts", the men's professional tennis tour has said. Djokovic saga 'damaging', says ATP 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z All of that has left little sympathy in Australia for Mr. Djokovic, who has been dismissive toward the pandemic and emerged as professional tennis’s most prominent vaccine skeptic. Djokovic Collides With a Difficult Moment in Australia’s Covid Fight 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z In the midst of the pandemic in 2020, and with professional tennis shut down, Djokovic organized the Adria Tour, a series of exhibition events without social distancing in his native Serbia and neighboring Croatia. Serbia in shock over Australia’s refusal to let Djokovic in 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Peng’s colleagues in professional tennis demanded direct proof that she is indeed not under coercion; the Women’s Tennis Association courageously suspended future events in China. Opinion | Anyone can boycott the Beijing Olympics. Everyone should. 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Lyons called on Friday for Peng’s allegations to be fully investigated by the appropriate authorities, just as Steve Simon, the leader of the WTA, the women’s professional tennis tour, has done. U.S. Olympic Leader Calls On China to Investigate Star’s Allegations 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, Ashe suffered a heart attack at 36, leading to his retirement from professional tennis and a downward health spiral that included contracting HIV in 1983 from a blood transfusion during open-heart surgery. Review: A champion on the court, 'Citizen Ashe' evolved into an activist off it 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z But that, according to the chief executive of the professional tennis tour, doesn’t really matter. Opinion | The Women’s Tennis Association sticks up for Peng Shuai. Will anyone else? 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z A post on the verified account of China Open, a professional tennis tournament in Beijing, was shared nearly a thousand times, and caught the attention of exasperated commenters. ‘Where is **?’: Fans in China Elude Censors to Talk About Peng Shuai 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z The Grand Slam doubles champion and three-time Olympian dropped out of public view after making her accusation, prompting the women’s professional tennis tour to suspend its tournaments in China. IOC says it had 2nd video call with tennis player Peng Shuai 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z China is a vast market that has provided a huge opportunity for growth among sports organizations, including Premier League soccer, the National Basketball Association, and professional tennis and golf. WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Over Treatment of Peng Shuai 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z I’ve been around a lot of great athletes in my life: from my days as a collegiate and professional tennis player to my current life as a sportswriter. For Ku Stevens, Running Is a ‘Profound Act’ 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Those who knew her from her professional tennis career continue to wonder if she is safe. How Peng Shuai Went From ‘Chinese Princess’ to Silenced #MeToo Accuser 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z “We can sum up my ambitions this way: I want to find out one more time what I’m capable of as a professional tennis player,” he said. Roger Federer to Miss Australian Open and All but Rules Out Wimbledon 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Andrea Gaudenzi, chairman of the men’s professional tennis tour, said the situation raises “serious concerns within and beyond our sport” and that the response “has so far fallen short.” IOC says it had 2nd video call with tennis player Peng Shuai 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z "I want to see one last time what I’m capable of as a professional tennis player." Federer sees 'end is near,' hopes for on-court bye 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z “I want to see one last time what I’m capable of as a professional tennis player.” Analysis: Federer sees ‘end is near,’ hopes for on-court bye 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z For the first time in more than a decade, a look down the road in men’s professional tennis does not bring pictures of Swiss mastery or Spanish dominance. Daniil Medvedev is the heir to the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic dynasty men's tennis needs 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z After months of delay and complaints from players and tennis officials, the men’s professional tennis tour announced Monday that it would investigate Alexander Zverev after accusations of domestic abuse made by a former girlfriend. ATP Will Investigate Domestic Abuse Allegations Against Alexander Zverev 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z —What percentage of professional tennis players would be uncomfortable or would reject a gay tennis player? Male tennis players surveyed on LGBTQ attitudes, environment 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z It represents a different era in professional tennis, when the game was dominated by international elites. A Week After the Open, Championship Tennis Continues in Queens 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Raducanu, whose parents work in finance, does not appear to be fueled by a desire to quiet the skeptics and, unlike Fernandez, she was not firmly set on being a professional tennis player until recently. Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu Steal Some Grand Slam Spotlight 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Sports remain an on-ramp to success in many cultures for immigrant families, and professional tennis is full of examples. Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez Arrive at U.S. Open 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “In the ’70s, you had five countries playing professional tennis,” he said, wearing a blue jacket with “USA” in white capital letters above his heart. For 1st time, no US singles players in US Open quarterfinals 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z He works in finance and is still involved in professional tennis as the U.S. Mardy Fish Can Relate to What Naomi Osaka Is Going Through 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z “King helped organize the first women’s professional tennis tour and founded the nonprofit Women’s Sports Foundation, which increases opportunities for women and girls in sports.” How to watch Billie Jean King discuss 'All In' and her lifelong fight for gender equity 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z King helped organize the first women’s professional tennis tour and founded the nonprofit Women’s Sports Foundation, which increases opportunities for women and girls in sports. Column: Why Billie Jean King finally took control of her own story 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z He, like many other professional tennis players, is preparing for the grand slam in American hardcourt tournaments. ‘The best I felt in a while’: Frances Tiafoe is ready for the Citi Open 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z "The one area that we weren’t able to deal with was schedule," said Kris Dent, the ITF’s senior executive director of professional tennis. After heat issues, tennis body seeks more days at next Games 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z “The one area that we weren’t able to deal with was schedule,” said Kris Dent, the ITF’s senior executive director of professional tennis. After heat issues, tennis body seeks more days at next Games 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z Outside of professional tennis, women’s sports are never valued enough. The Olympics Rely On, but Don’t Support, Black Girl Magic 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z Grand Slam titles are the coin of the realm in professional tennis, and the Big Three are now dead even with 20 each. At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic Sends a Message Impossible to Ignore 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z The P.T.P.A. could set up a rival tour, but that would be a costly endeavor, in part because there just aren’t many facilities worldwide that can host large-scale professional tennis tournaments. A Few Tennis Pros Make a Fortune. Most Barely Scrape By. 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z It previously worked with Belgian authorities investigating suspect matches at the lower levels of professional tennis. Russian tennis player files lawsuit in match-fixing case 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z In fact, it starts with the American siblings' Czech parents, who are former professional tennis players themselves. Korda sport dynasty prepares for Evans 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z After briefly exploring work in finance after graduation, Lao decided to pursue a professional tennis career. Danielle Lao Gets Back to Wimbledon, and Makes the Most of It 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z With the help of Renée Richards, a new coach who played professional tennis in the 1970s after undergoing transition surgery Navratilova learned a topspin backhand and a crushing forehand volley. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Ms. Osaka’s sister, Mari, a former professional tennis player, indicated that Naomi Osaka’s anxiety was caused in part by her struggles to win on clay courts like the one at the French Open. Naomi Osaka Quits the French Open After News Conference Dispute 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z Worn down by expectations and the intensity of professional tennis, Barty took a nearly two-year break in her career before returning in 2016. At the French Open, Naomi Osaka Seeks Comfort on Clay and No Interviews 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z When nine women rebelled against the sexism and meager pay that prevailed in professional tennis and formed their own tour in 1970, they turned to the media to publicize their cause. Elliott: Why Naomi Osaka's news conference boycott is a major tennis talking point 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z There were "not too many" family disagreements, he says, and Sebastian and Ana Maria certainly did appreciate how important Toni was to their son's hopes of becoming a professional tennis player. The 'tough love' that shaped Nadal 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z Al-Khelaïfi is a former professional tennis player and close friend to the Emir of Qatar. PSG head to lead European clubs after Super League turmoil 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z It’s a good thing, too, because if the 24-year-old from South Africa weren’t, he might be having a hard time breaking even as a professional tennis player these days. In Tennis, Tough Decisions as Players Adjust to Shrunken Paydays 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Federer, the defending champion in Miami who returned to professional tennis this month after two knee surgeries and a 14-month hiatus, said his goal was to be healthy for Wimbledon in late June. A Big Tennis Tournament Is Happening in Miami. Really. 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Maria Sharapova retired from professional tennis at the age of 32, after a career that included five Grand Slam titles. Today in History 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z She retired from professional tennis after a third-round loss last year at Melbourne Park. At 39, Feliciano Lopez is not just showing up, he’s winning 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The game is supposed to be too physically demanding for a teenager who is balancing professional tennis with his final year of online high school. The ‘Next Rafa’: Nadal’s Heir Apparent Is 17 and Playing in the Australian Open 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z No one needs to take up a collection for players who advance deep into tournaments, but the economics of being a solid professional tennis player can be challenging. In Tennis, Tough Decisions as Players Adjust to Shrunken Paydays 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “Would it be front of mind for you, if you were playing a professional tennis match?” Analysis: Only Venus Williams gets to decide when she leaves 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Consider this: A year ago, over dinner at the Australian Open, Swiatek told Naomi Osaka, the three-time Grand Slam champion, that she was considering going to college instead of playing professional tennis. The Brain Within the Brain of a Rising Tennis Queen 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z To get back to anything resembling normal, the professional tennis tours will require both reliably easy international travel and crowds who are able and eager to attend large public events. Australian Open Preview: Battle of the Women’s Champions 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z No one knows exactly what will happen to professional tennis for the rest of 2021 when the competitions in Australia conclude at the end of the month. As the Tennis Party in Australia Begins, an Uncertain Year Awaits 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z It was among the dozens of professional tennis events scrapped in 2020 while the tours were on hiatus for several months. The Latest: Georgetown-Xavier men’s hoops game postponed 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z As the 2021 professional tennis season began this week, several of the top players opted not to attend the only opening tournaments before they have to quarantine for two weeks in Australia. Tennis Players Mull Competition or Rest at Start of New Season 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Francesca Jones has lost count of the number of times she has been wheeled in for surgery and the number of times she has been told a professional tennis career is out of the question. How GB's Jones proved doubters wrong 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z The hard-court tournament was moved up to early January as part of a shuffling of the professional tennis tour schedules during the pandemic. Tommy Paul, right at home, wins opener at Delray Beach 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Also making it to 100 was Robert Ryland, the first Black professional tennis player and later coach to Arthur Ashe and Serena and Venus Williams. From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Schwartz, a former professional tennis player, testified that she witnessed Towfiq invading her privacy numerous times by recording her when she was swimming. Bill Gross harassed neighbor with 'Gilligan's Island' song, judge rules 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z The Ashe v Borowiak match was black Africa's first professional tennis tournament, part of the World Championship Tennis Pro Circuit series. The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z Getting professional tennis back on its feet has been especially challenging because the sport has no central governing body. Australian Open Is Postponed Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z I think that’s one of the most important aspects of professional tennis of why we play this game and why we travel so much. Novak Djokovic v Daniil Medvedev: ATP Tour Finals – live! 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Their work led to the creation of the Women’s Tennis Association in 1973 as the organizing body for women’s professional tennis. Fed Cup changes name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z She was a natural mentor and then a best friend, a fellow Black woman who could relate to Adams in a way few professional tennis players could. Want to see the impact of the Williams sisters on Black tennis players? Watch the U.S. Open. 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Brady, who has struggled the last two years in big tournaments, has plenty of practice playing in small, unheralded competitions on the fringes of professional tennis. At the U.S. Open, Silence Is a Sweet Sound for the Underdogs 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Jennifer Brady knows the loneliness that often accompanies the pursuit of high-level professional tennis. At U.S. Open, contending group of American women continues to grow 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the N.H.L. and professional tennis quickly canceled their events as well. The Week in Business: Where Are the $300 Checks? 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z The WNBA, some teams from Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Hockey League, and even professional tennis all stopped play this week as well. Analysis: The NBA restart is about to restart, with purpose 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Walkouts rippled this week through the W.N.B.A., and through predominantly white sports like professional tennis and soccer. With Walkouts, a New High Bar for Protests in Sports Is Set 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z For many fans, the bracket for the tournament, which is set to begin on Monday, was tangible confirmation that the professional tennis tour is indeed back. U.S. Open Draw Lacks Some Stars, but Not Story Lines 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z This was about James Blake, a retired professional tennis player who was manhandled by police in a case of mistaken identity. Column: Extraordinary day hopefully leads US to better place 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “One of the reasons why I keep on playing professional tennis on this level is because I want to reach more heights in the tennis world,” he said. Novak Djokovic on Coronavirus, Vaccines and His Ill-Fated Adria Tour 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z The professional tennis tours went on hiatus in March because of the pandemic. 2 more top-10 women — Svitolina, Bertens — out of US Open 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z This week, professional tennis returned at a small women’s event in Palermo after months of cancellations. 'Stay out of the outside world': the new normal on the WTA tour 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z There are also domestic restrictions in place, with New York now requiring residents from 31 states, including professional tennis hotbeds Florida and California, to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in New York. Men’s Tennis Event in Washington Is Canceled 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z The women’s and men’s professional tennis tours are scheduled to resume in August. Serena Williams to return to action in Kentucky next month 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z The path continues to get bumpier for the professional tennis tours as they attempt to salvage seasons disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Tennis Tours Hope to Salvage Their Seasons. It’s Not Getting Easier. 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The study also found that it cost $160,000 per year, on average, to be a professional tennis player because of expenses such as airfare, hotels, equipment and coaching. Wimbledon to pay players who would have qualified for the canceled tournament 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z In addition to his daughter, a professional tennis player, survivors include two sons and a brother. Jim Kiick, running back on undefeated Miami Dolphins team, dies at 73 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z She's professional tennis player who has been ranked in the top 150 on the women’s tour. Jim Kiick, Dolphins RB from NFL team's 17-0 season, dead at 73 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z “We’re thrilled that the restart for professional tennis starts in Washington, D.C.,” Tennis set to return in August with Washington’s Citi Open, Serena Williams at the U.S. Open 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z She will stay on as the USTA’s chief executive of professional tennis, the association said Wednesday. Stacey Allaster US Open’s 1st female tournament director 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z There are concerns professional tennis may not be able to return at all this year given the amount of international travel required to get players to tournaments. Coronavirus shutdown may help Serena's Grand Slam quest: coach 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z Tilden was banished from several professional tennis clubs and tournaments, and his penchant for self destruction continued as he drained his wealth on producing less-than-successful Broadway shows. On this day: Died June 5, 1953: Bill Tilden, American tennis player 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z The Prague tournament was one of the few global exhibition events held after professional tennis was suspended in early March as countries went into lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. 'Weird' playing without fans, but good to be playing again: Kvitova 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Tennis Association’s chief executive for professional tennis, said in a telephone interview Saturday. US Open plan in works, including group flights, COVID tests 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the ATP Tour and International Tennis Federation extended their suspensions of professional tennis until July 31. Murray to return at 'Battle of the Brits' tourney in June 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Cilic thinks the international travel required to get professional tennis up and running again means the issue might end up being academic in any case. U.S. Open without fans would devalue title win: Cilic 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z “We’ll see what the directives are, but I imagine professional tennis will resume before a vaccine is validated.” French tennis players cautiously easing back into training 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z All professional tennis tournaments are on hold at least until mid-July because of the pandemic. Stretch it out: Serena, Venus Williams offer fans yoga tips 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z There were more apologies from that day’s announcers, including for not knowing how to pronounce players’ names properly - not even close on some - and for not really knowing much at all about real professional tennis. Injury, glitches as Madrid Open tennis presents COVID gaming 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z Unlike NASCAR’s virtual series, the Virtual Madrid Open isn’t designed to fill the void until professional tennis resumes — no sooner than July 13. Rafael Nadal, Frances Tiafoe slide onto virtual red clay for Madrid Open — on PlayStation 4 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z Like other sports around the world, professional tennis screeched to a halt in early March as the virus spread quickly around the world. Tricky' for Barty to maintain training intensity in shutdown 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z Here was Billie Jean King’s initial reaction when she saw Roger Federer’s tweets suggesting that the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours unify: Analysis: Call to unify men’s, women’s tennis 50 years late 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Roger Federer used a string of tweets Wednesday to call for the merger of the governing bodies for the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours, sparking a conversation among players and fans. Wednesday Sports in Brief 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Roger Federer raised the prospect of merging the governing bodies that oversee the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours on Wednesday. Federer raises prospect of merging men’s and women’s tours 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z While professional tennis players remain independent contractors and not employees, ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said he was impressed by the spirit of collaboration among the various governing bodies. Governing bodies join forces to answer players' cry for financial help 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z “But I also want them to think about the future as well,” said King, the 12-time Grand Slam champion who famously waged a decades-long battle for equal pay in professional tennis. King says women athletes should stay focused on fight for equality 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z “The increase ... is an indication that the entry levels of professional tennis were deliberately targeted by corruptors, as the sport moved towards suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic,” it said in a statement. Suspicious match alerts up due to coronavirus shutdown - TIU 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z Like many top platform tennis players, he once played professional tennis. Live, From a Connecticut Backyard, It’s … a Sport! 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Alongside the official competition, more funds will be raised from charity matches that will see some big names from the gaming world face professional tennis players. Players to swap rackets for game controllers as Madrid Open goes online 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z The men’s and women’s professional tennis tours are examining contingency plans for post-coronavirus rescheduling, including the possibility of pushing back the end of the 2020 season. Tennis tours coordinating possible post-virus rescheduling 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Wimbledon was scrapped for the first time since World War Two on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the suspension of professional tennis extended to July 13. With Wimbledon lost, Federer and Williams running out of Grand Slam opportunities 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Also Wednesday, the ATP and WTA announced that the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours would be suspended until at least July 13. Wimbledon canceled for 1st time since WWII because of virus 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z With professional tennis on hold until at least June — and perhaps much longer — the sport’s administrators and players are scrambling to cut their losses as tournaments are postponed or canceled en masse. Coronavirus Presents an Existential Threat to Some Pro Tennis Events 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z “It is very weird to listen that professional tennis players struggle with food, but that is reality,” she wrote in a blog. Tennis: Top players donate, lower tier counts cost of coronavirus shutdown 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The ATP and WTA professional tennis tours suspended all competition through at least June 7 because of the new coronavirus pandemic and froze their rankings Wednesday “until further notice.” Tennis tours stop until June for COVID-19; rankings frozen 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z “The challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to professional tennis demand greater collaboration than ever from everyone in the tennis community,” the associations said. ATP, WTA extend suspension of play amid coronavirus outbreak 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z The professional tennis calendar lost more events on Wednesday when the men’s and women’s tours announced the cancellation of tournaments through June 7. WTA and ATP tours cancel more tournaments amid the coronavirus pandemic 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Last week, the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours began announcing cancellations of various tournaments in response to the viral outbreak. Virus forces French Open to September, juggling tennis year 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The first time Maria Sharapova arrived at the top level of professional tennis she was introduced to the world as a “babe”. Maria Sharapova’s celebrity was divisive but built a brand for life | Tumaini Carayol 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Maria Sharapova is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 32 after five Grand Slam titles and time ranked No. 1. 5-time major champ Maria Sharapova retires from tennis at 32 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The 36-year-old Clijsters is making a second comeback — this time after more than seven years away from professional tennis — but was broken in the opening game against Muguruza, a fellow former No. 1. Clijsters loses to Muguruza on return to WTA Tour 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z She likes the battle, truly, which is rarer than you might imagine, even in a sport as Darwinian as professional tennis. The Style of Sofia Kenin, Australian Open Finalist: ‘She Goes for the Jugular’ 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z The dust-up was uncommon in today’s era of professional tennis, where such outspokenness on contentious social and political issues rarely happens. The Australian Open’s Icy Embrace of Margaret Court 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Last Wednesday Sharapova announced her retirement from professional tennis after a , tough struggle with age and a crumbling shoulder. Maria Sharapova’s celebrity was divisive but built a brand for life | Tumaini Carayol 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Saturday will be Chinese New Year but Wang said it would be just another day in the life of a professional tennis player as she marches forward in her bid to match her U.S. Serena-slayer Wang wished late coach McNamara was courtside 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z For professional tennis players, though, it was deemed to be OK for business. Bad air doesn’t stop qualifying for Australian Open 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z “We share a great passion for the sport and I’m confident our diverse business experiences will serve the Tour well as we work on the future direction of men’s professional tennis,” he said. ATP completes Italian job as Calvelli named new CEO 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z So with that, today I am announcing that I will be retiring from professional tennis after the Australian Open in January. Caroline Wozniacki announces she'll retire after Australian Open 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Former No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki will retire from professional tennis after competing in Melbourne next year. Former No. 1 Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Evening ties routinely ran into the small hours and on Wednesday Italy and the United States played until 4.07 a.m. — the second latest finish in professional tennis. Solid start but Davis Cup needs tweaks to thrive 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Murray, 32, eased his way back into professional tennis by playing doubles, partnering with older brother Jamie in Washington earlier this year. No guarantees for Murray at Davis Cup - Smith 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Open, closing a professional tennis partnership that includes a men’s doubles record of 16 Grand Slam championships. 16-time major champ Bryan twins to retire after 2020 US Open 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Open, closing a professional tennis partnership that includes a men’s doubles record of 16 Grand Slam championships. 16-time major champ Bryan twins to retire after 2020 US Open 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Coco Gauff burst onto the professional tennis scene earlier this year at Wimbledon, making a huge run that included defeating Venus Williams. Coco Gauff acknowledges growing platform after 2019 success: I never wanted to be 'just' a tennis player 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z They said they were inspired by Serena Williams, who candidly discussed her depression and struggles to return to her physical standards when she returned to professional tennis after giving birth to her daughter. For Hockey’s Lamoureux Sisters, Perfect Ending Was Only a Pause 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z The organization, based in London, is recognized as the sport’s official governing body by the International Olympic Committee, but it is hardly professional tennis’s only governing body. The I.T.F. Presidential Hopeful Heard Round the World 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z I guess I got to keep going if I want to be a professional tennis player. Williams legacy assured even if number 24 remains out of reach 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the Original 9 and the signing of their $1 contracts with Heldman, signifying the birth of women’s professional tennis as it is known today. Bencic aims to lift Swiss spirits without Federer, Wawrinka 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z When she graduated, she made a deal with her father to pursue professional tennis. A Tennis Pro’s Parents Ask, ‘Are You Done Yet?’ 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z But the delay is also about professional tennis’s divided governance. Nick Kyrgios: On a Path to Glory, Suspension or Both? 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z “After a lot of soul searching and thinking what is important to me in this stage of my life and what does make me happy, I have decided to retire from professional tennis.” 2019 U.S. Open: Roger Federer Defeats Sumit Nagal 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Watching her idols, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles, play was her “first experience of professional tennis,” Stosur added. Pro Tennis Returns to the Bronx, but for How Long? 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Yannick Noah won more than 400 matches in his professional tennis career, including the French Open in 1983, but his fishing method may be more impressive than anything he did on the court. Former French Open winner Yannick Noah catches fish with bare hands, bites it in wild video 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z To Don, going corporate beats the uncertainties of professional tennis. A Tennis Pro’s Parents Ask, ‘Are You Done Yet?’ 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z She noted, after a weekend of trying to find time to sleep and wash bottles in a hotel room, that the women’s professional tennis tour offers child care. As a runner, Allyson Felix didn’t want to speak out. As a mom, she felt she had to. 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z Baseball needs to follow the National Football League and professional tennis by using electronics during the game. Opinion | Let robot umpires take a swing at the strike zone 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Starting with Monday night’s match against Vegas, his Kastles franchise will play in what Ein called an unprecedented venue: a court designed for professional tennis and built atop a building. Washington Kastles are taking World Team Tennis up on the roof 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z Buffeted by a handful of resignations and internal disagreements in recent weeks, the ATP organizes and runs men’s professional tennis as a de facto joint-venture between the players and the events. ATP seeking strong leadership for bright future 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Asked by a reporter whether she should “look at yourself a little bit about how you cope with these big points,” Konta shot back: “Is that in your professional tennis opinion?” Konta bristles at reporter after Wimbledon loss 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Asked by a reporter whether she should “look at yourself a little bit about how you cope with these big points,” Konta shot back: “Is that in your professional tennis opinion?” Konta bristles at reporter after Wimbledon loss 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z The unwritten brand promise of professional tennis is that, for its largest events, it alone among sports brings together men and women at the same venue, at the same time, to play the same game. Wimbledon 2019: The Serena Williams–Andy Murray Mixed-Doubles Match Shows the Future That Tennis Should Be Embracing 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z There will now be one ranking system for men’s and women’s professional tennis, meaning a smoother transition for players moving up through the system, the ITF said. ITF announces changes to World Tennis Tour 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z Tennis Association announced Wednesday that Brewer also will leave his job as its chief professional tennis officer. US Open tournament director Brewer leaving after ‘19 edition 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z And for many years, female athletes who were not Olympic gymnasts, Olympic skaters or professional tennis players lived in relative obscurity; few girls could even dream of life in the big leagues. Hey, Hollywood: What do you have against women’s sports? 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Will such acrobatics and the other rigors of professional tennis put Bryan at greater risk of requiring follow-up surgery down the road? Winning Tennis Titles Again, Bob Bryan Is Inspiring Athletes With Hip Injuries 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z “It’s a special day because it’s the last year of professional tennis for me. Winning these type of matches against a top 10 player like ‘Sascha’ is a gift,” he said. Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back in Miami 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z He competed for a few years as a professional tennis player before moving into coaching, according to an official summary of his career, first at Northwestern University and then the University of Pennsylvania. ‘Three spots’: Alleged bribery of tennis coach stings Georgetown admissions 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Mark Riddell, a professional tennis player and a “really smart guy,” according to the feds. Analysis | The Daily 202: Russia may experiment with new forms of interference in Ukraine’s elections, experts warn 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Evans was unranked when he returned from this latest suspension in April 2018 and was forced to start at the lower levels of professional tennis. Dan Evans Says He Threw Away His Tennis Career. He’s Trying to Get It Back. 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Jaeger rose to No2 in the world, her highest ranking as a professional tennis player, at the age of 16. Alysa Liu's remarkable rise: is 13 too young to be an elite athlete? 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z She returned to professional tennis in May 2017, crowning her comeback 18 months later with her first final appearance at 2019 Australian Open. 'I remembered his eyes': Wimbledon champion Kvitova tells court of... 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z After the interview ends he messages his younger brother, Youssef, who is also a professional tennis player. The rise and fall of a match-fixing tennis prodigy 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Althea Gibson was the first black woman to break the color barrier in professional tennis. Trump, Colin Kaepernick and the Super Bowl: Scholar David Leonard on white privilege in sports 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z “We remain hopeful that professional tennis will return to New Haven in the very near future,” Harp said. Connecticut Open tennis tournament to leave New Haven 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z “Personally, for me, I was fine being 14, being a professional tennis player. The environment wasn’t ready for me,” she says. Alysa Liu's remarkable rise: is 13 too young to be an elite athlete? 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Withrow’s childhood dream was to play professional tennis; doubles proved to be his only portal. Another Source of Conflict in Tennis: Are You Up or Down on Doubles? 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z And the player who first corrupted Karim Hossam - the one investigators wanted him to testify against - is still playing professional tennis. The rise and fall of a match-fixing tennis prodigy 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z The following year was the debut of professional tennis at the Australian Open, and he was eager to compete again. 50 years past last men’s Slam, Laver says it’ll happen again 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z The pain has been too bad, for too long—“probably twenty months now,” Andy Murray said, when he announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis after Wimbledon or sooner. Andy Murray, Who May Have Played His Last Match, Is Already Missed 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z It took her a few more years to leave professional tennis, but when she did, used her winnings to begin The Little Star Foundation, a charity for children with cancer she still runs today. Alysa Liu's remarkable rise: is 13 too young to be an elite athlete? 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z But let's be absolutely clear about what Andy Murray accomplished: Unlike anyone else in professional tennis in the past 20 years, he alone forced his way into the oxygen-starved heights of the "Big Three." The NFL needs the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl - Golf Digest 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “Our trajectory to the professional tennis world was pretty much similar,” Djokovic said. Djokovic’s start may follow Murray’s finale at Aussie Open 2019-01-13T05:00:00Z She returned to professional tennis just months after giving birth, a procedure that nearly killed her due to a pulmonary embolism that required multiple surgeries. My picks for athlete of the year carried that weight | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z For example, professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 28, just a few weeks before the 2018 U.S. Why you should give your grandparents a 3D printer for Christmas 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z Open - said they would work to implement the recommendations, adding that “delivering a world-class anti-corruption regime for professional tennis remains a paramount priority.” Tennis governing bodies promise to address corruption issues 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Open — said they would work to implement the recommendations, adding that “delivering a world-class anti-corruption regime for professional tennis remains a paramount priority.” Tennis governing bodies promise to address corruption issues 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z In professional tennis, which is rife with conflicts of interest, it is not uncommon for one person to hold many roles simultaneously, especially in broadcasting and coaching. Justin Gimelstob’s Career in Tennis in Doubt After Halloween Night Altercation 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z And it was my professional tennis decision to do that. Nadal and Djokovic need to see bigger picture over Saudi exhibition match | Kevin Mitchell 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Like other professional tennis umpires, Ramos is generally not allowed to speak to the news media; through a representative at the International Tennis Federation, he declined to be interviewed. Umpire in Serena Williams Dispute Was a Stickler From the Start 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z The ATP runs the men’s professional tennis tour and allocates men’s world ranking points, while the WTA performs that function for the women. Consider commissioner to heal rifts, Wimbledon chief says 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z It showed how friendly but fierce rivals, in keeping with the professional tennis era of good feelings, could become friendlier still. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Become Besties 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z Open men’s final he will look to not only end a nine-year Grand Slam title drought but also extend a comeback from when he almost quit professional tennis three years ago. After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect': Del Potro 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Sevastova is making a stellar comeback to professional tennis with a career best Grand Slam performance after retiring from the sport in 2013 due to a string of frustrating injuries. Anastasija Sevastova: player profile 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z On Friday, Venus and Serena Williams will meet for the 30th time in their professional tennis careers. 15 Chapters of Grand Slam Drama for the Williams Sisters 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z It inspired Carillo, who grew up in New York, to become a professional tennis player. The Late ’70s Ushered In a New Women’s Tennis Rivalry: Chrissie vs. Martina 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Since the start of the Open era in 1968, when professional tennis players were allowed to compete with amateurs, the U.S. Jimmy Connors at the U.S. Open, First Hate, Then Love 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Men’s tennis just keeps skewing older: Last month at Wimbledon, all four semifinalists were in their 30s, the first time that happened at any Slam in the half-century of professional tennis. US OPEN ‘18: Zverev leads group of up-and-comers in New York 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Rising gently from Faraut’s film is the belief that a professional tennis match is more like a movie than it is like anything else, not least in terms of duration. “McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection” and the Tennis Star as Existential Hero 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z “That’s not the behavior of a top professional tennis player. I regret that I did this on the court. I feel bad about myself. Next time, I should be more mature. I overdid things.” Alexander Zverev plays well beyond his years to reach Citi Open final 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z “The current trend and push in professional tennis is to add roofs to stadiums despite the high costs to that,” Percival said. With years of practice, Citi Open knows how to weather the weather 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z His last article was about the impact of taller players on professional tennis. George Soros Bet Big on Liberal Democracy. Now He Fears He Is Losing. 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z But with professional tennis seeing more infighting over change, Wimbledon is continuing its transformation. What’s Next for Wimbledon? New Roof, and Maybe 5th-Set Tiebreakers 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Williams’ loss left her with 23 Grand Slam titles, the most in the half-century of professional tennis and only one short of Margaret Court’s record. Djokovic, Kerber, Williams each made a comeback at Wimbledon 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Anderson, 32, and Djokovic, 31, are the first pair of men both older than 30 to meet in the final at the All England Club in the half-century of professional tennis. Wimbledon glance: Djokovic eyes 4th title against Anderson 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z They played each other at college – still the main nursery for professional tennis in the United States – and have met 11 times on the Tour. Nadal v Djokovic provides the main course after battle of the big servers 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z It will be the 52nd time they have squared off, more than any players in the history of professional tennis. It's Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic and John Isner-Kevin Anderson in very different Wimbledon men's singles semifinals 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z His suspension was effective from Wednesday and he will be eligible to resume playing professional tennis from Aug. 12, assuming no further offences are committed. Tennis: Federico Coria receives eight-month ban 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z In April, an independent task force concluded that professional tennis needed reform to combat a “tsunami” of fixed matches at the sport’s lowest levels. Unseeded Marco Cecchinato on an Unthinkable Ride at French Open 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z In response to the IRP report in April, the governing bodies of professional tennis - the ATP, WTA, ITF and Grand Slam Board - said they recognised "vulnerabilities" in the sport, particularly at lower levels. Belgium detains 13 in tennis-fixing probe 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Of the surfaces used in professional tennis, it is the most specific in terms of movement, the one on which it is most difficult to change direction. Serena Williams ‘On the Right Track’ at the French Open 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z He is once again the favorite to win this year’s French Open, the only one of professional tennis’ four grand slams played on clay courts. Masters of the Courts 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Kicker, ranked 84 in the world, has yet to be punished but has been suspended from professional tennis after the findings of an independent anti-corruption hearing officer. World No 84 Nicolas Kicker found guilty of match fixing 'and other offences' 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Tang needed help against his University of Virginia opponent, so he did something professional tennis players normally cannot. As Tennis Tries to Thin Its Pro Ranks, the College Game May Suffer 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z The panel recommended that the International Tennis Federation end its continuing data-rights deal with the Swiss company Sportradar, at least as it concerns the lowest tiers of professional tennis. Review Finds ‘Tsunami’ of Fixed Matches in Lower Levels of Tennis 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z “The doctors, they kept asking me: ‘How do you still play professional tennis?” Madison Brengle Sues I.T.F. and WTA Over Injury From Blood Testing 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z American professional tennis player Madison Brengle has filed a lawsuit in Florida state court against the WTA and International Tennis Federation, seeking unspecified damages for “physical and emotional consequences” related to anti-doping blood tests. Top-100 tennis pro sues WTA, ITF on blood testing procedure 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z “Until that time Mr Kicker will not be granted credentials to enter or compete in any professional tennis event sanctioned by the governing bodies of tennis,” the statement added. World No 84 Nicolas Kicker found guilty of match fixing 'and other offences' 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z “I consider myself extremely fortunate that I was able play professional tennis for a living for more than two decades,” Haas said to an appreciative crowd that included retired greats Rod Laver and Pete Sampras. Haas calls time on career spanning more than two decades 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z It remains the highest for men or women since the Open era of professional tennis began in 1968. Chris Evert: Serena will soon pass Margaret Court’s record 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z He maintains he did nothing improper by having his wife join him and accepting complimentary tickets to a professional tennis match in London. White House intends to meet with leading veterans groups amid drama at VA 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z Williams’ older sister, Venus, who has advocated for equal pay for professional tennis while winning seven Grand Slam titles, believes it is important to have a voice on these issues. Serena Williams champions issues on _ and off _ tennis court 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z But such numbers hide the real story of professional tennis. Tennis players want more money? It's not as absurd as it sounds | Greg Jericho 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Expert resume: Former professional tennis player Spadea formed his own talent agency to help athletes get body double roles in films. Need to figure skate? Sew a gown? When actors need a skill for a film, they call in the pros 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z It was the latest in a long sequence of early losses for the Canadian, who was named the most improved player in women’s professional tennis after reaching the Wimbledon final in 2014. Eugenie Bouchard beaten in 1st round at Hobart International 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z We allow separate but unequal rules and pay in sports, such as professional tennis. Opinion | Sexuality, Sex Abuse and Sexism 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z Less than two months later, she retired from professional tennis. 2013 Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli says she’s coming back 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z Running around some tennis court being watched by no one except a few local members is not the usual image of professional tennis, but it is the foundation of the tour. Tennis players want more money? It's not as absurd as it sounds | Greg Jericho 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Williams is currently on a break from professional tennis but is expected to return at the Australian Open in January. 'Nothing is working': Serena Williams pleads for baby advice on Twitter 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z One of the fundamental rules of professional tennis is that for someone to get paid, the player must actually play the match. Grand Slam Events Take Steps to Curb Mid-Match Retirements 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z On Saturday, the 67-year-old former professional tennis player told reporters he was “most likely” a dual citizen. Another Australian lawmaker quits over dual citizenship ban 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z She was both a collegiate and professional tennis player, which piqued her interest in what differentiated good athletes from great ones, and great ones from legends. Mariners make a potentially major offseason addition: Lorena Martin, director of high performance 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Open champion, who returned to professional tennis last year after wrist surgery. Nadal saves 2 match points, advances at China Open 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z At the heart of professional tennis lies a paradox. How tennis' Battle of the Sexes did — and didn't — change the game 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z Stacey Allaster, the chief executive for professional tennis at the United States Tennis Association, said the findings were well received by other tennis officials. At U.S. Open, Women Surprise and New Rules Get a Trial Run 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z Faced with too much pressure and exposure too young, Capriati would become a cautionary tale, a case study in burnout on the professional tennis tour. A 13-Year-Old’s Success in Tennis Raises Questions About Age Limits 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z “I’m happy to say I did get a professional tennis ranking where it’s like eight pages below Serena Williams,’’ she said, laughing. Mariners make a potentially major offseason addition: Lorena Martin, director of high performance 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Tennis Assn. annually gives the awards to “the professional tennis players who best demonstrate excellence in sportsmanship throughout the U.S. Open Series and the U.S. Open.” Bryan brothers lose in doubles semifinals 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Kuznetsova, a two-time Grand Slam champion, went on to detail for me a dark side of professional tennis virtually invisible to the average fan. Bag? Check. Racket? Check. Dog? Of Course. 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z CoCo Vandeweghe hopes it is over: the exhausting routine of entering every tournament, of scrambling for qualifying wins, of scrounging for points as she clambered up the slippery rungs of the professional tennis ladder. CoCo Vandeweghe’s Hard Work Is Taking Her Further 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z Schwartzman has proved many doubters wrong by thriving in professional tennis. Diego Schwartzman Reaches Quarterfinal With Win Over Lucas Pouille 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z His parents, Russians who immigrated to Germany in the 1990s, were professional tennis players, and so is his older brother, Mischa. U.S. Open Today: Matches to Watch 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z Henry H. Kennedy Jr., who also trained at the court, did not achieve professional tennis success as did some of his contemporaries, but he eventually became a district court judge in Washington. Restoring a Landmark for African-American Tennis Stars 2017-08-26T04:00:00Z “It’s a complete free-for-all at the lower levels of tennis,” Kris Dent, the I.T.F.’s senior executive director of professional tennis, said in an interview this summer. Thousands of Players, Hundreds of Events and Little Reward 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z Donald Dell, a pioneer in the business of professional tennis, said the unexpected meetings were his favorite part. Inside the Royal Box at Wimbledon: Astronauts and V.I.P. Strawberries 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z An English major in college, Reed Cordish was briefly a professional tennis player before joining the family business. Trump’s White House science office still small and waiting for leadership 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z It’s been 10 years since Vermont hosted professional tennis. Professional tennis returns to Vermont this summer 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z "I think more in men’s professional tennis than in women’s, because it’s harder to break serve. I think it’s by far the toughest challenge we have in men’s professional tennis." French/Wimbledon double still the ultimate challenge 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z "It is our aim to find and support these talents at an earlier stage and to help them even more with the transition to professional tennis." Germany launches quest for new Wimbledon contenders 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z Best-selling author Douglas Brunt writes about the world of professional tennis and the use of performance-enhancing drugs in his latest novel, “Trophy Son.” Douglas Brunt serves up tale of pro tennis in ‘Trophy Son’ 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z The professional tennis trainer Bobby Hicks claims nearly everyone at or near the top of the men’s tour uses performance-enhancing drugs. In ‘Trophy Son,’ Fictional Character Accuses Real Tennis Stars of Doping 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Argentina's Juan Monaco announced his retirement from professional tennis on Monday at the age of 33. Former world number 10 Monaco hangs up his racket 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z "The Madrid tournament is a Premier-level event and held to the highest standards of professional tennis and leadership which were not reflected today." WTA condemn Madrid Open organizers for Nastase presence 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z When is professional tennis going to put a stop to her noise on the court? With Baby in Tow, Victoria Azarenka Returns to Tennis — and Her Roots 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z The governing body says that of a total of about 14,000 players currently competing in professional tennis events, almost half do not earn any prize money. Pro tennis gets structural shake-up following ITF review 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z “I’m not going to be a professional tennis player,” Daniel said. Tennis Preview: Lakeside’s Viv Daniel taking one last shot at state title 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z "I retire from professional tennis. "There are so many feelings that it is very difficult to write them down... Former world number 10 Monaco hangs up his racket 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Over 14 seasons as a globe-trotting professional tennis player, Gael Monfils has competed in the biggest, most-celebrated stadiums around the world. Frenchman Gael Monfils will defend his Citi Open title this summer 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z And on a personal level, although I’m far from a professional tennis player, I once dreamed about that possibility. What the Williams sisters mean in America today | Derrick Clifton 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z Following Gibbs, you see and sense what life is really like on tour in professional tennis when you aren’t at the top, surrounded by a team of coaches, fitness gurus, and nutritionist-chefs. An American Tennis Player Finds Her Voice 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z “We want to improve the overall appeal of being a professional tennis player and ensure the best athletes in world sport are attracted to the game,” Tiley said. A 239th-Ranked Player’s Faith in Qualifying Goes a Long Way 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z "Although Mr Lindahl, 28, retired from the sport in 2013, today's decision prevents him from resuming playing professional tennis for the seven years of the ban," the TIU said in a statement. TIU bans Australian Lindahl for 2013 match-fixing scandal 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z Tournament director Craig Tiley says “we are committed to further improving the pay and conditions on the international tennis tour to ensure every professional tennis player is properly compensated.” Australian Open increases overall purse to $36.2 million 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Luckily, bones develop “strength characteristics” in response to heavy use; you can tell what arm a professional tennis player served with just by looking at a scan of her skeleton. New evidence that Lucy, our most famous ancestor, had superstrong arms 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z For example, a professional tennis player’s racket arm bone has a larger cortical thickness than that of the other arm. Study Suggests 3.2 Million-Year-Old Lucy Spent a Lot of Time in Trees 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z "I'm still playing because I enjoy it, but that's my main priority. "I try to look at things from different perspectives, from more human perspectives rather than from the perspective of a professional tennis player. How Andy Murray could overtake Novak Djokovic as number one 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z The I.T.F. awarded Habiyambere a scholarship to its training center in Morocco, and he was soon playing in junior tournaments across Europe, telling the Rwandan news media that a professional tennis career was his dream. Africa’s Tennis Talent, Though Obscure, Is Burgeoning 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z Sharapova can now return to professional tennis at the end of next April, shortly after her 30th birthday and before next year’s French Open. Maria Sharapova’s Doping Suspension Reduced to 15 Months 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z “At times, for sure,” Harrison said when asked if he ever wondered if professional tennis wasn’t meant to be. For Christian Harrison, Just Playing in the Open Is the Biggest Victory 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Different balls for different tournaments is just one of many adjustments professional tennis players have to make. Which Tennis Ball is in Use? It Makes a Difference 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z But as his son began to show promise and declare his ambition to become a professional tennis player, Courtney Donaldson started to pay close attention. American Teenager’s Tennis Game Shaped by Argentina’s Clay 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Paire said he did not believe his attitude was at odds with success in professional tennis. French Group Suspends Three Players for Unprofessional Behavior 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z In professional tennis, good players win by scoring points against their opponents — a winner’s game. A reading list that yields a solid return on investment 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z Honestly, I wish I were a professional tennis player, but I'll happily settle for some court time when I'm not out on the PGA Tour. Daniel Berger: Three Tips for Longer Drives - Golf Digest 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z When we left Potomac, I was already showing promise, and my father wanted me closer to professional tennis coaches. Pete Sampras on How His Bel Air Home Keeps Him Fit 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z But W.T.T.’s return means professional tennis is back for certain, and on Thursday the paint for the league’s signature multicolored courts was drying ahead of Sunday’s match. Forest Hills Stadium, Cradle of the United States Open, Is Reborn 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z Noah, a fellow Frenchman and former French Open champion, won here in 1985, and Ashe, the American 1973 singles champion, served as inspiration to Monfils as a black professional tennis player. Gael Monfils withstands Ivo Karlovic’s big serves to claim first Citi Open title 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z Before he attempted to qualify for Wimbledon, his only earnings as a professional tennis player this year were the three hundred and fifty-six dollars he made at a low-level tournament. Marcus Willis’s (Very) Brief Wimbledon Fairy Tale 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z “The record that I managed to break today, yes, is one of the better ones because obviously as a professional tennis player, you always aim to play your best in Grand Slams,” Djokovic said. Novak Djokovic Nets 30th Consecutive Victory in Grand Slams 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Willis is ranked 772nd and nearly quit professional tennis this year. Unlikely Matchup Has Likely Result: Roger Federer Sweeps Marcus Willis 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z This weekend, professional tennis will return to the club and its gem, the stadium, for the first time in eight years with a newly formed World TeamTennis franchise, the New York Empire. Forest Hills Stadium, Cradle of the United States Open, Is Reborn 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z WIMBLEDON, England — No matter what players say in front of a microphone, there is no shortage of schadenfreude in professional tennis. The Cautionary Tale of Juan Martín del Potro 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z “I don’t think he was at Tunisia F1 this year, so no I haven’t,” said Willis, referring to the futures circuit, which is the lowest level of men’s professional tennis. Wimbledon: Marcus Willis, Ranked No. 772, Wins. Next Up: Roger Federer 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z "That's probably one of the most special tennis matches that you get to experience as a professional tennis player." Defending champ Serena Williams at Wimbledon ready to play 2016-06-26T04:00:00Z It says the Women’s Tennis Association event will be Hawaii’s largest professional tennis tournament in decades. Women’s tennis tournament to be played in Hawaii 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z He has been a professional tennis player for 15 years—stressful years with lots of running, pain in his knees and wrist and recently, crippling episodes of on-court anxiety. How Rafael Nadal Wrestles With the Anxieties of Age 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Nearly two thirds said professional tennis players should be tested more often, and 25.8% said they suspected a player of fixing a match. Poll finds 22% of tennis pros know a player who has used drugs 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z But in taking official action, they will also thrust their team into a debate roiling in several sports, notably professional tennis, about equal pay for men and women. Five Top Female Players Accuse U.S. Soccer of Wage Discrimination 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z "I would like to personally thank all the great women athletes who fought so hard for so many years in the pursuit of equal prize money in professional tennis," Ellison added. Tournament chief Moore resigns over controversial comments 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z The ATP seeks to achieve fair compensation for its players by setting minimum prize money levels for ATP events in accordance with the revenues that are generated from men’s professional tennis. Indian Wells tennis tournament CEO resigns after saying women are lucky to 'ride on the coattails of the men' 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z "The ATP seeks to achieve fair compensation for its players by setting minimum prize money levels for ATP events in accordance with the revenues that are generated from men's professional tennis," said Kermode. ATP says Moore's comments about women in 'poor taste' 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z “As the tournament director of one of the preeminent events in professional tennis, the comments made today by Raymond Moore were extremely disappointing and alarming,” Simon’s statement read. The WTA needed a strong response to Djokovic and Moore – and it failed | Stephanie Myles 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z “As the tournament director of one of the pre-eminent events in professional tennis, the comments made today by Raymond Moore were extremely disappointing and alarming,” Simon said in a statement late Sunday. WTA Tour CEO assails ‘alarming’ criticism of female players 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Taylor said he sees his sister whenever commentators remark on professional tennis player Serena Williams’s muscles. The best African American figure skater in history is now bankrupt and living in a trailer 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z The Guardian newspaper, whose investigation brought the latest suspensions to light, says the umpires involved on the Futures Tour, the lowest rung of professional tennis, are, in effect, accused of an act known as 'courtsiding'. Tennis fixing: ITF bans two umpires and suspends four more 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Ian Dorward, a professional tennis gambler who previously worked on the other side of the fence for a bookmaker, analysed eight of Hewitt’s allegedly suspicious matches and found no evidence of wrongdoing. Tennis match-fixing allegations leave questions to be answered | Sean Ingle 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z “I was like, yeah, this is what I want to do, that’s where I want to be - a professional tennis player,” he said. Meet the young Canadians poised for breakout at Aussie Open 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Nick Lindahl, a former professional tennis player and coach, pleaded guilty in an Australian court to a charge related to match-fixing related to a game in a minor tournament in 2013. Ex-Player Admits Fixing 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Brooklyn is certainly not known for tennis—this is the first significant professional tennis event in the borough since the Open era began in 1968. Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick to Hit Brooklyn for Tennis 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z “Playing professional tennis as a living, that was the best thing I knew and the best thing that I could do,” Rosewall said. Federer Is Aging Gracefully, but Australian Ken Rosewall Set the Standard 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z In professional tennis, unusual betting patterns happen regularly. Tennis match-fixing allegations leave questions to be answered | Sean Ingle 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Andre Agassi pulled off a remarkable recovery at this stage of his career ... and he hated both the game and the culture of professional tennis. First-Round Defeat Raises More Questions for Rafael Nadal 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The average cost just from food, travel, accommodation and equipment to play professional tennis in 2013 was $38,800 for men and $40,180 for women, the Kingston research found. Journeymen pros crowd fund, couch surf to chase tour dream 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Barty, for her part, suggested no certainty about a return to professional tennis someday. Ash Barty, a Rising Tennis Star, Hits Pause 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z In 2011, he was banned for life from professional tennis over alleged match fixing but denied the claims, saying he refused each time. Tennis match-fixing allegations explained - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z A former professional tennis player, Lakoski says she understands the athletic cancer patient’s desire to return to the field of play. How an NFL Star Worked Out During Chemotherapy 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Apart from being a former professional tennis player, Goldie is a top financial advisor. 12 Books That Every Investor Should Own 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z To put Ko’s precocity in perspective, Serena Williams was a month shy of her 20th birthday when she won her 10th professional tennis title. Both Poised and Playful, Lydia Ko Finds Her Winning Balance 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z So were the fans, even if this $10,000 event — part of the Futures circuit, the lowest level that awards ATP ranking points — is the only men’s professional tennis tournament staged annually in Alabama. Players on Fringes of Tennis Chase a Status Symbol to Cherish 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z But Chris Kermode, executive president of the ATP which governs men's professional tennis, said Murray would be expected to play in London. Davis Cup final to be held on clay 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Taylor’s father, Guy Fritz, also played professional tennis but never reached the top 300. Top Juniors Share Court Pedigrees 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Rather, he was James Blake, a retired professional tennis player in the city for the United States Open. New York Police Focus on Fraud Involving Credit Cards 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Both players are banned from playing in or attending any tournament or competitions organized or sanctioned by the governing bodies of professional tennis. 2 Polish tennis players suspended in corruption cases 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z But down on the desert floor of men’s professional tennis, players worldwide are scrapping for just 1 point. Players on Fringes of Tennis Chase a Status Symbol to Cherish 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Blake attended Harvard before becoming a professional tennis player who rose to No. 4 in the world. Police Investigating Retired Tennis Pro James Blake’s Claims of Unnecessary Force 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z The agent who represented Blake when he was a professional tennis player, Carlos Fleming, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Ex-tennis pro James Blake says he was thrown to the ground, arrested 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Likewise, people who usually don’t much pay much attention to professional tennis, to say nothing of sports in general, are, for two weeks a year, suddenly fluent in the first-name-ology of the tour. Court Crazy in Queens 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z The professional tennis tour, which is hosting the U.S. Using Maps and Data Vis to Understand Tennis 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z As a child growing up in Brooklyn, Mr. Raheb dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player. At U.S. Open, the Ball Boys and Girls Are Grown-Ups 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z As his match against Feliciano López and his career as a professional tennis player hobbled toward the finish, Fish hopped on his left leg as his right hamstring cramped in the midday heat. Mardy Fish Wilts in Fifth Set, Ending Career With a Loss 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z In March, he competed at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. But he was not able to deal with the rigors and requirements of professional tennis. Before Saying Farewell at U.S. Open, Mardy Fish Intends to Stay for a While 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z It is the first time he’s been to Flushing Meadows since 2012, and the 33-year-old American says it will be the last time he participates in a professional tennis tournament. US OPEN 2015: 3 years after withdrawal, Mardy Fish returns 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z It is the first time he's been to Flushing Meadows since 2012, and the 33-year-old American says it will be the last time he participates in a professional tennis tournament. US OPEN 2015: 3 years after anxiety disorder forced withdrawal, Mardy Fish back to say goodbye 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z I just really didn’t play up to par today - what a professional tennis player should play like. Serena Williams falls in Toronto semifinals 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Two weeks ago, former top-10 player Mardy Fish announced on Twitter that he would retire from professional tennis after this year’s U.S. Fish facing the end of the line 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z “It definitely reinforces my goal of being a professional tennis player.” NCAA title opening doors for Virginia’s Ryan Shane 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z Other suggestions included increasing the budget for promotional activities, helping players transition from junior to professional tennis, and giving more money for playing Davis Cup and Fed Cup. With New Leader, Changes Could Come to Cup Events 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z The writer, a Ph.D candidate, was a professional tennis player from 1988-92. Letters to the Editor 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Except for professional tennis, compensation of professional female athletes lags significantly behind the pay of male professionals. Here's What It Will Take for Women's Sports to Grow in the U.S. 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z He is professional tennis’s closest thing to an eccentric. Wimbledon 2015: day six – live! 2015-07-04T04:00:00Z More and more professional tennis players are becoming interested in high-end wristwatches. 8 Wristwatches To Watch Out For At Wimbledon 2015 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z If, a fortnight from now, the 33-year-old Williams were to win Wimbledon for a sixth time, she would be the oldest women’s major champion in the Open era of professional tennis, which began in 1968. Serena Williams starts slow in Wimbledon opener, still hangs on for victory 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z She was the first transgender woman to play in a professional tennis tournament. Tennis's reluctant transgender pioneer - BBC News 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z The most popular, and arguably most prestigious, professional tennis tournament is just a few days away as players and fans alike gear up for the 2015 Wimbledon Championships. Cheapest Wimbledon Tickets Starting At $500 Since Andy Murray's Win At Queen's Club 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z He is professional tennis’s closest thing to an eccentric. Wimbledon 2015: day six – live! 2015-07-04T04:00:00Z In its first season in 1973, the W.T.A. united all of women’s professional tennis on a single tour, and for the first time, the U.S. Why Is U.S. Women’s Soccer Still Fighting to Exist? 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z King was 29 when she defeated former professional tennis player Bobby Riggs, 55, in the famed “Battle of the Sexes” match in 1973, putting gender issues in the spotlight. Billie Jean King: Caitlyn Jenner helps transgender tolerance 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z King was 29 when she defeated former professional tennis player Bobby Riggs, 55, in the famed "Battle of the Sexes" match in 1973, putting gender issues in the spotlight. Billie Jean King: Caitlyn Jenner helps transgender tolerance 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z She retired from professional tennis last September, citing recurring knee injuries. Tennis star Li Na has girl 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z For many a professional tennis player, the dangers are even greater. Out of the Loop at the French Open, and Liking It That Way 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z It is rare to see a professional tennis player serve underarm. Razzano serves underarm at match point, and misses 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Organizers said the prize fund will be "the highest ever in professional tennis," surpassing last year's U.S. 2015 Wimbledon singles champions to receive nearly $3M 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z Organizers said the prize fund will be “the highest ever in professional tennis,” surpassing last year’s U.S. 2015 Wimbledon singles champions to receive nearly $3M 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z According to Championship Tennis Tours, the premier marketplace for professional tennis events, the cheapest available Wimbledon individual tickets start at $695. A Wimbledon Finals Run By Roger Federer Could Lead To Historic Ticket Prices 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z This spring, Acapulco has been the site of an international banking conference, a professional tennis event and a big tourism conference. The Mexican military invaded Acapulco. But the party never stopped. 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z The 15-year ban means the former world number 77 will not be eligible to return to professional tennis until 29 January, 2030. US tennis player banned for 15 years 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z Fee-shifting first gained attention in May, when Delaware's Supreme Court ruled that ATP Tour Inc, which governs men's professional tennis, could enforce a loser-pays bylaw against two members who sued its board and lost. U.S. business interests square off against lawyers in Delaware 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z In his 1975 essay, The Loser’s Game, Charles Ellis calls professional tennis a “Winner’s Game.” Avoiding Stupidity Is Easier Than Seeking Brilliance 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z “Ever since I was a kid, it was a dream to be playing tennis and to be a professional tennis player, and to play big tournaments against top players,” he said. A Ban Motivates Viktor Troicki to Return Even Stronger 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Breaking into the world of professional tennis is an uphill battle for up-and-coming players, and for sportswear firms looking to enter such a competitive arena the challenge is no less intense. Uniqlo hits couple of tennis winners 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Q. Do you miss being in professional tennis? For Li Na, Retirement Has Been a Busy Time 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z Kris Dent, executive director of professional tennis for the I.T.F., said that strengthening the foundation of the sport at the lowest levels was crucial to its future. More Prize Money for Tennis Stars, and Maybe for Rising Ones 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z O’Brien - a former professional tennis player who played at Wimbledon - looked at the gunman who was at the other end of the cafe, barricaded behind tables and chairs. AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EST 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Andy Murray may have cemented himself as the most influential professional tennis player in this decade, not for his dominance or his popularity, but for his hiring practices. Former Champions, Both Men and Women, Fill the Coaching Ranks 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z “The increases at ATP events are a testament to the sustained success of men’s professional tennis, as well as demonstrating the ATP’s confidence in the strength of its product and projected growth,” the ATP added. ATP prize money to reach $100 million in 2015 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z In 2011, he was soaring on the professional tennis tour, starting the year with three tournament victories in four events. A Tennis Career Changeover for Robin Soderling 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z Pro Circuit, the lowest level of sanctioned professional tennis. More Prize Money for Tennis Stars, and Maybe for Rising Ones 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Mr. Braden, a onetime professional tennis player who later became a school psychologist, used both disciplines in creating his original and widely popular approach to coaching tennis. Vic Braden, innovative tennis coach and sport science pioneer, dies at 85 His player development efforts have borne the brunt of the criticism as Americans have steadily lost their place in the upper echelon of professional tennis. Patrick McEnroe Out as U.S.T.A. Player Development Head 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z It is one of the more peculiar traditions in sports, an odd postgame ritual seen after some basketball games, but nearly ubiquitous on the professional tennis circuit. At U.S. Open, a Much-Coveted Souvenir Comes Drenched in Sweat 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z Anyone who would like to see more female coaches in professional tennis might want to join the Andy Murray fan club. With Every U.S. Open Victory, Andy Murray Advances Gender Equity 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z A flat-screen TV played professional tennis matches in the lounge, while the names of junior champions who have graced the courts lined the halls. Intersecting Interests at the Top of U.S. Tennis 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z One of the most sought after tickets in all of professional tennis, the U.S. Prices Of 2014 US Open Tickets Continues To Increase With Tournament Approaching 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Unlike the major North American professional sports leagues and even the men’s and women’s professional tennis tours, the PGA Tour has steadfastly refused to announce fines or suspensions. Also Missing: Explanation for an Absence 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z As executive director of the World Championship Tennis professional tour from 1968, he staged tournaments and sold sponsorship and television rights, taking professional tennis to big stadiums and major cities. The man who shaped modern tennis 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z By nine, Eugenie knew she wanted to be a professional tennis player. Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard: 'I'll try to make my own history' 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z WIMBLEDON, England — It is often said that professional tennis lacks competitive contrast. Hewitt Fails in Bid for Wimbledon Upset Against Janowicz 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z “Nobody lies down on the court after they win like they do in professional tennis, probably because they wouldn’t be able to get up.” Pickleball catches on among Cape Cod seniors 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z “Because for a woman, it’s tough. I wouldn’t like my sisters to become professional tennis players. It’s tough choice of life. “A woman needs to enjoy life a little bit more. Few Top Players Can Say Tennis Is Family Business 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z "I wouldn't like my sisters to become professional tennis players. It's a tough choice of life," said Gulbis, 25. Women 'need to think of kids' - Gulbis 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z The book covers plenty of other ground, although there is not much that is revelatory about the professional tennis careers of Williams’ daughters, Serena and Venus. Richard Williams criticizes Indian Wells, Calif., in book 2014-04-30T02:30:35Z "My dad helped me so much," Noah said in a 2010 Tribune interview in reference to his father, Yannick, the professional tennis player. Noah grieves over loss of his mentor 2014-04-19T04:49:00Z "I really gave myself a tremendous amount of trouble out there. Granted she played great, but I made so many errors ... 40-something errors. It's not the way to play professional tennis. Maybe amateur." Sharapova Wins Marathon at Sony Open 2014-03-23T02:47:55Z “Hopefully they will not pursue professional tennis career, hopefully,” Gulbis replied. Few Top Players Can Say Tennis Is Family Business 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z “I really gave myself a tremendous amount of trouble out there. Granted, she played great. But I made so many errors ... 40-something errors. “It’s not the way to play professional tennis. Serena Williams reaches 4th round of Sony Open 2014-03-23T01:07:04Z In February, Peng rose to No. 1 in the WTA doubles rankings, becoming the first Chinese player to reach the top spot of any professional tennis rankings. One Spontaneous, One Calm, One Formidable Doubles Team 2014-03-22T18:43:44Z So Noah did as his father played professional tennis in France and his mother and sister continued their international travel. Noah grieves over loss of his mentor 2014-04-19T04:49:00Z One successful recruit is the former professional tennis player Jamie Baker. Athletes swap sport for business 2014-03-13T00:12:10Z This story also brought new attention to the gambling boom around professional tennis and introduced many to the term courtsiding. Tennis’s New Concern: Data Harvesting 2014-01-22T00:48:40Z He has already won a title on the surface in the US this year, the fourth tournament win of his career on the Futures Tour - the third level of professional tennis. Evans left out of GB Davis Cup team 2014-01-21T10:02:03Z MELBOURNE, Australia — For almost a year, won professional tennis matches at an improbable 96 percent clip. Serena Williams Tumbles in Australian Open’s Fourth Round 2014-01-19T05:45:58Z This is professional tennis, not modern warfare, or indentured servitude. Players Are Not Cool With Australian Open Heat Policy 2014-01-17T12:33:09Z And while it took some time to adjust to a desk job, he doesn't miss the travelling involved in life on the professional tennis circuit. Athletes swap sport for business 2014-03-13T00:12:10Z Maybe the answer is keep watching lots of professional tennis? Straight Sets: Watching Tennis Can Improve the Games of Pros and Amateurs 2013-09-09T17:30:06Z The answer is the odd nature of professional tennis, which is played on three different surfaces. Straight Sets: What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday 2013-09-03T06:30:37Z This tale of tall tennis players highlighted what many have contended — and in some cases feared — will be the future of men’s professional tennis. Growth in Tennis? Tape Measure Is Telling 2013-08-24T15:24:05Z I am a tennis player, just not a professional tennis player. One day on, Bartoli has 'no regrets' about retirement 2013-08-15T19:28:44Z I didn’t even know I was going to play professional tennis until I was in college. Straight Sets: A Lack of American Men in Top 20 Is Met With a Shrug 2013-08-15T02:40:13Z "We were unimpressed by him as a witness," the ruling said of Reader, a "professional tennis coach since at least 1985" who seemed unaware of detailed anti-doping rules. Troicki Appeals Suspension for Skipping Blood-Doping Test 2013-07-26T17:41:14Z Darcis spent part of this season competing in the minor leagues of professional tennis, the challenger circuit. Rafael Nadal loses in first round at Wimbledon 2013-06-25T03:29:37Z "This created a great frustration for me and became a motivation to become a professional tennis coach," he admits. The man behind Serena's success 2013-06-24T23:00:21Z “Boris became my idol, and I said to my parents, to my dad: ‘I want to become a professional tennis player. At 35, Haas Still Dreams of Tennis Like a 7-Year-Old 2013-06-24T00:37:47Z Asked whether she wanted to be a professional tennis player, Harris’s eyes sparkled as brightly as her ruffled pink tennis skirt. WTEF tennis center caters to youth in Ward 7 2013-06-19T23:53:14Z Ovechkin credited his improved play to his engagement to the professional tennis player Maria Kirilenko and his move to right wing this season from his traditional position on the left wing. Ovechkin and Crosby Split N.H.L.’s Top Honors 2013-06-16T02:17:40Z “The circumstances went so fast I didn’t even manage to get scared,” said Bubka, 26, a Ukrainian professional tennis player ranked 277th in the world. Straight Sets: After Three-Story Fall, Sergei Bubka Jr.'s Tennis Career Is at Stake 2013-06-07T20:03:10Z “People underestimate the importance for a professional tennis player of that start.” Emotional Ride Into Quarterfinals for Djokovic 2013-06-03T19:07:48Z Youngsters If we didn't know it already, professional tennis is becoming less of a young person's sport. Ten things we've learned in week one at Roland Garros 2013-06-02T16:22:38Z When a reporter noted that most professional tennis players have retired by 35, Haas smiled and said: "I don't know what to do yet, I guess, besides playing tennis." Haas beats Sock to reach French Open's 3rd round 2013-05-31T14:50:14Z He was a wild-card entry into a futures event, the lowest rung in men’s professional tennis. At French Open, Increasing Prize Money for Those Far From the Top 2013-05-30T00:12:44Z Dressed in a gray sweatshirt bearing the name of Cassius Clay, Bubka said his goal was to resume his professional tennis career. Straight Sets: After Three-Story Fall, Sergei Bubka Jr.'s Tennis Career Is at Stake 2013-06-07T20:03:10Z "From our perspective now, it's about knowing that we have to do what we can for Bernard for the upcoming events," Tennis Australia's head of professional tennis Todd Woodbridge said. Bernard Tomic's father's case delayed as Thomas Drouet fails to attend hearing 2013-05-14T09:31:32Z "As a kid, it's always been a dream of mine to play professional tennis," the 37-year-old Redfoo said in a statement. Musician and rapper Redfoo set for U.S. Open bid 2013-03-15T23:37:59Z The shooting took place just minutes away from the city's landmark Princess hotel, site of next week's Mexico Open professional tennis tournament. Belgian national killed in Mexican resort of Acapulco 2013-02-24T03:52:27Z "After thinking long and hard, I do not have the passion or enjoyment to drive myself to the level I would like to be at in professional tennis," Marino explained in a conference call. Weary Marino bids farewell to WTA and cyber-bullies 2013-02-21T01:15:22Z |
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