This chapter explores the financial influx from private equity and gambling within the sports industry, questioning the implications of these funds on sports integrity and player wealth distribution. It delves into the unique challenges faced by tennis players in the gambling landscape and emphasizes the need for improved player representation and accountability. Additionally, the chapter highlights the evolution of Sports Illustrated amid the digital transition, underscoring the importance of journalistic independence in a rapidly changing media environment.
Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor at Sports Illustrated and Correspondent for the Tennis Channel, discusses what to watch for at the US Open.
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