American players Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe said tennis was moving in the right direction on diversity as Tiafoe highlighted increased representation at the top of the game and the financial barriers facing young players. Pegula said the sport’s global reach was one of its strengths, pointing to players from around the world and the varied fan bases they attract. “I think the best part of tennis is there is so much diversity,” Pegula told reporters ahead of the US Open. “Everybody from...
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August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Rise of Asian players Eala, Zheng points to progress on tennis’ diversity at US Open: Pegula
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