59-year-old billionaire played in the main challenger grid in Newport

The Newport Tournament, which takes place on the courts of the International Tennis Glory hall, was reduced this year and became the tournament of the Celenger ATP 125. In this regard, it was transferred a week earlier than the usual date on the calendar.

Against the background of Wimbledon 2025 is one of the most unusual tennis stories of the week.

Although familiar names, such as Adrian Mannarino and Christopher Yubenks, are drawn in a single grid, the most attention is attracting the paired discharge. The reason is the participation of billionaire from the US Bill Ekmanwho is 59 years old. He played paired with Jack juicethe former eighth racket of the world, which has recently switched to piclball.

The couple received a Wild Card and met with Australians Omara Jasika and Bernard Tomich in the first round. Tandem Jasik / Tomich won in a two -villain duel.

ATP 125 Newports. Grass. Pairs. 1/8 finals

Omar Jasica (Australia) / Bernard Tomich (Australia) – Bill Ekman (USA) / Jack Jack (USA) – 6: 1, 7: 5

Ekman is a long -standing tennis supporter who at one time helped to finance Francis Tiafo’s junior career. He also stood on different sides of the grid with one of the greatest players in history, including with the 20th time champion of the tournaments of the great helmet Ragor Fedorr.

However, many Western media criticized billionaires for taking advantage of their status and wealth, for the sake of pleasure and PR to participate in a professional tournament.

Bill Ackman Newport Challenger Highlights 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iaoj9k2zv4

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