Tennis

5/24/2023 |  French Open 2023: Nadal’s absence changes complexion of Roland Garros (Associated Press (AP)) No player ever lorded over any Grand Slam tennis tournament the way Nadal has ruled the French Open, winning it year after year after year for a read-it-again-to-make-sure total of 14 times. It is impossible to overstate what a monumental development it is that Nadal’s name will be absent from the bracket when play begins Sunday.

5/23/2023 |  French Open to provide anti-hate social media AI for tennis players (United Press International (UPI)) May 22 (UPI) -- Tennis stars will be provided with artificial intelligence software that can filter out racist and homophobic comments and other hate speech on social media throughout the French Open, tournament officials said Monday.

5/22/2023 |  At 20, Tennis Channel zeros in on a sweet spot with the sport’s viewers, focuses on a D2C digital expansion and eyes additional global growth (Morning Consult Sports) Armed with experience with passionate audiences, Chairman and CEO Ken Solomon has driven growth through his passion and vision for the future. courtesy of the tennis channel The move was eyebrow-raising for Tennis Channel, which just turned 20 years old. 

5/18/2023 |  Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open, expects '24 to be last year (Morning Consult Sports) Rafael Nadal said he will not play in the French Open later this month due to a hip injury that has kept him sidelined since January. The 36-year-old, who has won the Grand Slam tournament a record 14 times, said he expects to retire from tennis after the 2024 season.

5/18/2023 |  Even as He’s Out, Rafael Nadal Will Always Be a Part of the French Open (Morning Consult Sports) Nadal’s reign in Paris — full of flexed biceps, forehand winners and underrated court craft — is one of the great achievements in any sport.