American magazine Forbes has placed Roger Federer on its list of billionaires, estimating his net worth at $1.1 billion. It marks a symbolic milestone for a player who has long since become a global brand.
Interestingly, Federer was never the leader in prize money on court, earning about $131...
Instead of another policy memo, Beijing has unveiled a blueprint that blends politics, sport and economics. Racket One obtained the full text and pulled out the key insights for the global tennis industry.
China’s new tennis plan is not just another directive from the state. It is a 41-point...
A new global partnership with TikTok is set to help the ATP connect with Gen Z and millennial audiences while expanding the tour’s digital footprint.
At the core of the agreement is the launch of the Tennis Creator Network — a program that will bring in content creators to produce short-form,...
The Cincinnati Open is set to finish on a Monday for the second year in a row. For fans it may have looked like a scheduling glitch, but in fact the shift is a direct result of the Masters 1000 reform that changed the calendar and the scale of these events.
Back in 2023, ATP decided to extend...
According to the Women’s Tennis Association, this will give both rising and established players the chance to build their careers and reach the highest levels of the tour.
The increase in total prize money is mainly due to a larger number of tournaments. In the 2025 season, the WTA 125...
At 23 years old, Térence Atmane made a strong statement in Cincinnati, coming through qualifying and taking down a string of high-level opponents.
His performance became his calling card: a powerful left-handed serve, an aggressive forehand, and the knack for breaking rhythm with short,...
In 2024, tennis players earned a record sum through profit sharing — a system in which tournament profits are split between players and organizers.
The nine ATP Masters tournaments paid players $18.3 million in addition to regular prize money. This is 2.7 times more than the previous year...
Just a couple of decades ago, the serve followed by a lightning rush to the net was a fearsome weapon that often decided matches.
In the 1990s, this style reached its peak: Pete Sampras, Pat Rafter, Stefan Edberg, and Martina Navratilova won titles by relying on a blistering first serve and...
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will make a surprise return to the US Open this summer after receiving a singles wildcard at the age of 45.
It will be her first singles appearance at a major since 2023 and her 25th at Flushing Meadows, where she lifted the trophy in 2000 and...
At the ATP 500 event in Washington, Learner Tien continued his breakout season with a statement win over world No. 10 Andrey Rublev, 7–5, 6–2.
The 19-year-old Californian, currently ranked No. 67, delivered another composed and confident performance — reinforcing his growing reputation as a...
