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Sam Querrey Won’t Be the Last Tennis Pro to Move to Pickleball

Also in this week’s mailbag: is John Isner’s serve the most dangerous weapon in tennis history?

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The U.S. Open Needs to Fix Its Late Match Problem

Discussing the last major of the year, Iga Świątek’s gamesmanship and the uncertain fate of Peng Shuai in this week’s mailbag.

Sports Illustrated

Serena’s Farewell, Alcaraz’s Breakthrough and Swiatek’s Emphatic Win: Here Are 50 U.S. Open Takeaways

Recapping a memorable fortnight, including the late-night epics, Serena’s sendoff and two youngsters proving themselves as world no. 1s.

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At the U.S. Open, line judges are out. Automated calls are in

Electronic line judging has replaced humans at the U.S. Open. But the voices making calls are real people, recorded with varying levels of urgency to sell the call, depending on how close the shot is.

WEKU

The late show: were Alcaraz and tennis fans victims of US Open scheduling?

The Spanish teenager’s quarter-final ended at 2.50am on Thursday. Does the timetable at Flushing Meadows need to change?

The Guardian - US

Anxiety and Depression and Debt: When Tennis Doesn't Love You Back

Noah Rubin and Marcos Giron have both played in the main draw of every major, but breaking even as tennis professionals hasn’t been a given for either. They’re not alone.

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Iga Swiatek joins row over US Open tennis balls: ‘They’re horrible’

The US Open is the only grand slam to provide different balls for men and women

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‘You’ve just started a war’: Iga Swiatek wades into row over US Open balls

The use of different tennis balls for men’s and women’s matches in New York has sparked a debate about inequality

The Guardian - UK

US Open to Hold Humanitarian Aid Effort for Ukraine

The US Open will host a tournament-long campaign to raise awareness and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Wednesday, with a goal of raising $2 million in relief. The effort will kick off August 24 with an exhibition event at Louis Armstrong Stadium in…

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Is Pickleball’s Rise a Threat to Tennis?

In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he looks at the sporting craze sweeping the nation and discusses whether Novak Djokovic could play the U.S. Open by...driving to New York?

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Breaking Down the Novak Djokovic-U.S. Open Situation

In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he looks at the recent changes in Naomi Osaka’s camp, ranks the majors by prestige and explores ways to tweak the Laver Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Petition to Allow Djokovic to Play US Open Nears 12,000 Signatures

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic will not be able to participate in the year's…

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US Open allow Russian players to compete as Daniil Medvedev permitted to defend title

Russian tennis players such as Daniil Medvedev will be allowed to compete at this year's US Open, meaning the world number one is able to defend the title his won last year

Daily Mirror

Russian and Belarusian Players to Be Allowed to Compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only under a neutral flag, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday. Players from Russia and Belarus are not being allowed to compete at Wimbledon later this month, a move which prompted…

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It's Officially Carlos Alcaraz Season

In our latest mailbag, we look at the Spaniard's jarring rise and ask why there aren't very many good tennis movies.

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Is Tennis Boring Right Now?

In this week's mailbag, we look at the state of the game following Ash Barty's retirement.

The Independent UK

White House urged to end strict US travel rules

Vaccinated only, 24-hour test restrictions ‘no longer fit with the current environment’, says US Travel Association

Sports Illustrated

How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Impacting Tennis

Unpacking all of the angles, from Russian logos on gear, to Sharapova’s response, to Medvedev’s recent losses and more.

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Federer to Donate $500,000 to Support Ukrainian Children

Roger Federer said he will donate $500,000 to aid children affected by the war in Ukraine, while the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said it would donate a percentage of ticket revenue from their Billie Jean King Cup tie against Ukraine to a relief fund. The UN. Refugee Agency (UNHCR)…

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