Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in tennis: Is Saudi investment helping the sport or just sports washing?
For decades, tennis has been defined by its tradition. From the white-clad purity of Wimbledon’s Centre Court to the red clay battles of Roland Garros, the sport has long projected an image of elegance and integrity.
Yet in recent years, that image has collided with a wave of change. Saudi Arabia, already a major player in football, golf and boxing, is now making a serious move into tennis.
The question dividing fans and players alike is whether this influx of investment is a lifeline for the sport or another example of sports-washing designed to polish the image of a controversial regime.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips explores how Saudi Arabia’s arrival in the world of tennis could shake the sport in years to come.
Rallies, risks, rewards: The heart of tennis explained, from 12th-century origin to modern Grand Slams
The graceful leaps across the court, the soft deception of a drop shot, the sudden burst of power in a forehand – tennis is beautiful to watch, but the scoring system is likely to leave one baffled.
If you’ve found yourself puzzled by the game, don’t worry – you’re not alone, and Sports News Blitz writer Ishita Trivedi is here to explain.
Wimbledon news: Drama at SW19 as US star Coco Gauff knocked out, Emma Raducanu advances
The first round of the Ladies’ Singles at Wimbledon is officially done and dusted, with some matches unfolding as expected while others produced major upsets.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire offers a round-up of the action from SW19.
Wimbledon news: Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and the top women’s singles contenders at SW19
The Wimbledon Championships is finally upon us and, unlike the men’s side of the tournament, there does not appear to be a clear favourite for the women’s title this year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Williams takes a look at the top five contenders to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Ladies’ Singles.
Wimbledon news: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and the top men’s singles contenders at SW19
It is that time of year again, when a corner of South West London transforms into the centre of the sporting world and the BBC News at Six becomes the BBC News at whatever time the tennis finishes.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Williams takes a look at the top five contenders to lift the Challenge Cup in the Gentlemen’s Singles.