Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?

BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies.

BBC News - Mar. 19

Players' group founded by Novak Djokovic files an antitrust suit against tennis organizers

The players’ association co-founded by Novak Djokovic has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the women’s and men’s professional tours, the International Tennis Federation and the sport’s integrity ...

ABC News - Mar. 18

Outbreak of legal battle in tennis comes after years of increasing tension | Tumaini Carayol

The 163-page PTPA lawsuit contains some valid and not so valid criticism of the professional tours and major events. The Professional Tennis Players’ Association came into existence on the eve of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Players' union seeks court order against ATP Tour

The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is seeking a court order against the ATP over dealings with players.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Andreeva continues to defy odds of the modern teenage tennis prodigy

Changes in WTA tour means the days of child stars are gone, which is why 17-year-old’s achievements are so significant. There are two teenagers in the top 100 of the WTA rankings at the moment. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Djokovic player union begins legal action against tours

The players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic begins legal action against tennis' governing bodies, citing "anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare".

BBC News - Mar. 18

USTA SoCal to designate Bakersfield as first Tennis Town

The name of the city is Bakersfield, but next week, during the annual Bakersfield Tennis Open, there will be an official ceremony to permanently recognize it also as a “Tennis Town.” Done through ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Alco tennis sweeps Southern

CUMBERLAND — Allegany swept Southern in Tuesday's tennis match at Allegany College. The boys won 4-1 while the girls won via 5-0 sweep. In boys singles, Allegany's Noah Marker defeated Sean Eiswert ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Jack Draper can make the big three the big four

Britain’s best player Jack Draper stands in the curious position where he is more renowned on the world tennis tour than he is in his home country, thanks to a modest Wimbledon record.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Alcaraz says 'doesn't support' Djokovic-backed lawsuit

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz pushed back on a lawsuit against the ATP Tour filed by the Novak Djokovic-led tennis players union on Wednesday, saying he does not support the move.The PTPA ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Polson tennis sweeps Stevensville, Ronan

Mar. 28—POLSON — Summer Newman picked up a pair of singles victories as the Polson boys and girls tennis teams swept Stevensville and Ronan Thursday. Newman and teammate Vivian Grainey's matches ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Polson tennis sweeps Stevensville, Ronan

Mar. 28—POLSON — Summer Newman picked up a pair of singles victories as the Polson boys and girls tennis teams swept Stevensville and Ronan Thursday. Newman and teammate Vivian Grainey's matches ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Novak Djokovic’s Search for His Tennis, and for Himself

After two decades and 99 career singles titles, the greatest men’s tennis player of the modern era has become a mystery.

The New York Times - 2d

2025 Washington County boys tennis records, scores and schedule

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

2025 Washington County girls tennis records, scores and schedule

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Check out these five storylines to watch in Cincinnati tennis 2025

Read up on some storylines to watch early in this tennis season around Cincinnati.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Inside the Sudden Rise to Fame of a Tennis Bee Catcher

Lance Davis saved Carlos Alcaraz and the Indian Wells tennis event last year, when bees swarmed over the main court and stung the star.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Second Serve: Your new weekly tennis briefing

A new teenage superstar emerges, Britain has a top-10 star again and Miami Open talking points - this is the first edition of our weekly tennis snapshot.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Second Serve: Your new weekly tennis briefing

Carlos Alcaraz has a puzzle to solve, Alexandra Eala blazes a trail and Miami Open talking points - this is the second edition of our weekly tennis snapshot.

BBC News - 4d

PGA Tour career wins list: Players with most victories in Tour history

Players who have won at least 25 career titles on the PGA Tour.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Grand Forks Central announces Tom Wynne as boys tennis coach

Mar. 18—GRAND FORKS — Veteran tennis coach Tom Wynne will be at the helm of another Grand Forks Central program, the school announced Monday. Wynne has accepted the head boys tennis coaching ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Polson girls tennis sweep Hamilton, Libby

Mar. 23—POLSON — Baylee Lemm picked up a pair of straight set wins as Polson girls tennis downed Hamilton and Libby Friday. Lemm didn't give up a game against Hamilton's Kaelynn Duewall as the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The 17-Year-Old Tennis Phenomenon Growing Up on the Biggest Stages

Mirra Andreeva’s rise to the top of tennis looked inevitable. Its steepness has shocked the sport.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Bergen County opens pickleball, tennis courts, golf courses for spring 2025

The Bergen County golf courses, pickleball and tennis courts are now open for the spring season.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Morris/Sussex boys tennis 2025 team-by-team preview capsules

Tennis matches that count start on March 31. Here is a preview for Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference teams.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Rory McIlroy's career PGA Tour wins: A list of every event McIlroy has won on Tour

Rory McIlroy collected his 28th career PGA Tour win at The Players Championship. Here's all of his Tour titles.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Tennis Bums show age is but a number: ‘They liven the courts up in the morning’

It was 2017 when Richard Wolff met the Tennis Bums. The Elgin native was playing a round of singles at Naperville’s Nike Park when he came across the group. “They said, ‘Hey, you want to play ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

O'Connell to lead Ireland on summer tour

Paul O'Connell is named Ireland interim head coach for the tour of Georgia and Portugal after Simon Easterby's appointment to the British and Irish Lions coaching team.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Tennis Court’s Greatest Illusion

The best players in the world are obsessed with court speed and bounce, but those aren’t the only factors in outcomes.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Lady Cougars wrap up title at Ada Tennis Tournament

The Ada High School girls tennis team won the team title at Tuesday’s Ada Tournament. The Lady Cougars finished with 26 points and Duncan was runner-up at 21. The Byng Lady Pirates captured third ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Players file suits vs. ATP, WTA: 'Tennis is broken'

Multiple lawsuits were filed Tuesday by the PTPA and 22 players against the ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA, alleging anticompetitive business practices, monopolizing of professional tennis and systemic abuse.

ESPN - Mar. 18

LOCAL COLLEGES: UWEC men's tennis team falls in Florida opener

ORLANDO, Fla. — The UW-Eau Claire men's tennis team lost to Vassar College 6-1 on Monday in the first dual of its spring break trip. The Blugolds won one match each in singles and doubles, but that ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Doubles final Saturday night, Singles final Sunday at Bakersfield Tennis Open

The 10th annual Bakersfield Tennis Open, which has been held all week long at the Bakersfield Racquet Club, is down to its last few matches and will crown its 2025 champions by the end of the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

RFK Jr. and Djokovic share a passion for tennis along with their views about vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Novak Djokovic apparently share a passion for tennis along with their beliefs about vaccines. Kennedy, the nation's top health official, posted a photo on X on Sunday of ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

MLHS Tennis bests Davis in first meet of league play

Mar. 24—MOSES LAKE — The Mavericks boys and girls tennis teams were both able to defeat Davis on Thursday afternoon in their first match-up of league play. It was close for the boys who ended up ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d