Andy’s Reads – Nadal’s Superyacht and Michael Mmoh’s Move To Dunlop

Nadal is most comfortable when talking about his superyacht. Some people have questioned whether talking about mega-yachts during a pandemic is appropriate. (Forbes)

The usually terrible looking Nike on-court apparel will  feature Andre Agassi inspired line for the US Open (CNBC)

Simona Halep will skip the US Open. Halep preferred staying in Europe rather than making the trip for the US Open. (Tennis.com)

Former British tennis player Angela Buxton passed away at age 85. She partnered with Althea Gibson to win two doubles grand slam titles. She was an early pioneer of equal rights. (IFT)

Up and coming American tennis player Michael Mmoh has changed his racquet to Dunlop. He will be using the Dunlop SX 300 racquet. (Dunlop)

 

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Defending Champion Bianca Andreescu Withdraws From US Open

Defending women’s US Open champion Bianca Andreescu will not be returning to New York to defend her title.  With men’s defending champion Nadal also out of the US Open, the tournament will miss both the men’s and women’s defending champion this year. 

After many discussions with those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision not to return to New York this year

-Bianca Andreescu

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Dear fans, After many discussions with those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision not to return to New York this year. I have taken this step in order to focus on my match fitness and ensure that I return ready to play at my highest level. The US Open victory last year has been the high point of my career thus far and I will miss not being there. However, I realize that the unforeseen challenges, including the Covid pandemic, have compromised my ability to prepare and compete to the degree necessary to play at my highest level. I want to express my appreciation to the USTA and the WTA for all of their efforts in making the event happen. I look forward to joining my competitors back on court soon. B

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Andreescu has been struggling with injuries since her triumph in New York last year. The last time she was on the court was in October 2019.

In 2019, she became the first player in the first woman in the professional era to win the US Open on her debut.

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