Shapovalov calls for equal pay between pro tennis men and women
Canada's Denis Shapovalov says the gender gap in professional tennis should not exist.
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Women’s tennis tour, WTA, in commercial partnership with CVC
The women’s professional tennis tour launched a commercial enterprise with CVC Capital Partners to increase revenues for the sport, with the investment manager contributing $150 million for a 20% stake in what will be known as WTA Ventures LLC.
Amazon Prime to stream NFL game on Black Friday for free
Prime Video will stream an NFL game on Black Friday for free, Amazon announced Tuesday.
WTA announces partnership with CVC Capital
Private equity fund CVC Capital Partners will be the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) commercial partner and invest in the sport with a minor stake in the women's tennis governing body, the WTA said on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal 'has been a warrior' and now 'has a different perspective' - Chris Evert exclusive
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has hailed fellow tennis icon Rafael Nadal as «a warrior» while discussing his challenge to get back up to speed for the French Open. The 36-year-old has withdrawn from Indian Wells and the Miami Open due to injury in a bid to ensure that his preparation for defending his crown at Roland-Garros will be smooth.
Iga Swiatek has ‘target on her back’ and is ‘still the player to beat’ says Chris Evert ahead of Indian Wells
Eurosport expert Chris Evert believes Iga Swiatek has “a target on her back” and is still “the player to beat” on the WTA Tour. This year has been a mixed season for Swiatek as she lost in the fourth round of the Australian Open to Elena Rybakina, came back in February with a dominant week at the Qatar Open to win her first title of 2023, but then lost in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Ad It is coming up to a year since Swiatek turned world No.
Indian Wells draw: Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz in same section, Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek could meet
Andy Murray, Dan Evans and Jack Draper have been drawn in the same section as top seed Carlos Alcaraz for Indian Wells. Evans will join the tournament in the second round, since he is among the top-32 seeds, and could face Draper in his first match. Ad The winner of that would play Murray, if the three-time Grand Slam champion beats Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Pablo Carreno Busta.
Nick Kyrgios serve rated as best ever on ATP Tour ahead of John Isner and Andy Roddick by Patrick Mouratoglou
Renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has rated Nick Kyrgios’ serve as the best he has ever seen on the ATP Tour. Kyrgios has one of the most powerful serves on the ATP Tour and last season fired down 747 aces in just 47 matches. Ad His serve is one of his biggest weapons and was one of the reasons why Kyrgios enjoyed a career-best year in 2022, winning one singles title, the Australian Open doubles title, and reaching his first Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon.