US Edition‘Biggest Joke I’ve Ever Watched in Professional Tennis’: Swift Backlash After Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pro Debut
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, JUL 9 – Ackman, 59, entered the ATP Challenger event via wildcard with Jack Sock and lost in straight sets, prompting criticism that his participation undermined tournament integrity.
- Bill Ackman, a wealthy hedge fund founder, made his debut in professional doubles tennis alongside Jack Sock on Wednesday at the Hall of Fame Open held in Newport, Rhode Island.
- Ackman, who is 59 and the founder of Pershing Square, received a wildcard entry invited by Sock, sparking debate over whether wildcards should be earned or can be bought.
- Ackman and Sock lost their first-round match 6-1, 7-5 to Australians Bernard Tomic and Omar Jasika, with Ackman committing multiple errors amid widespread criticism from tennis figures and fans.
- Andy Roddick called the match a 'disaster' and the 'biggest joke' in pro tennis, while Martina Navratilova stated, 'Apparently you can buy yourself a wild card.'
- The episode raised questions about tournament integrity and player selection, though supporters noted the event drew near-sell-out crowds despite derision from critics.
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‘Biggest joke I’ve ever watched in professional tennis’: Swift backlash after billionaire Bill Ackman’s pro debut
Billionaire Bill Ackman and organizers of a tennis tournament have been strongly criticized by former grand slam champions and social media after the hedge fund manager made his pro tennis debut, a match he ended up losing.
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