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‘Absolute Worst’: Bill Ackman’s Pro Tennis Debut Defeat Stirs Social Media Backlash
NEWPORT COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND, JUL 9 – Ackman and Sock received a wildcard entry but were defeated in straight sets, prompting criticism about Ackman’s qualifications and sparking debate over wildcard selections.
- On Wednesday, Ackman's wildcard doubles debut at the Hall of Fame Open ended in a 63-minute 6-1, 7-5 loss to Jasika and Tomic.
- Through a wildcard granted by organizers, Sock listed Ackman as his partner despite his lack of recent results and claim to be the oldest ATP points earner at 59.
- Social-Media users mocked Ackman’s 6-1, 7-5 loss, with USA Today calling it a “mockery of pro tennis” and Walker saying he was “too sick to my stomach” over it.
- Following the backlash, Newport refocuses on its traditional draw as debate over merit versus celebrity persists, with near-sell-out crowds noted by supporters.
- Next season, the Hall of Fame Open transforms into a combined ATP-WTA 125 event with equal prize money, while Ackman has yet to confirm if he will seek another wildcard.
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Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, 59, has fulfilled his dream and participated in a professional tournament at Challenger level in the USA. Former world leader Andy Roddick is deeply disturbed by this.
American billionaire Bill Eckman made his debut at the age of 60 at the tennis challenger in Newport, where he was defeated at the start of the doubles tournament together with his compatriot Jack Sock.
Bill Ackman Draws Near-Sell-Out Crowd But Also Social Media Scorn After Lopsided Loss In Newport Tennis Doubles Debut
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman's wildcard doubles debut lasted just 63 minutes Wednesday as Australians Omar Jasika and Bernard Tomic routed Ackman and former Grand Slam champion Jack Sock 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of the ATP's Hall of Fame Open. What Happened: The 59-year-old Pershing Square founder had hoped to become the oldest player to earn ATP ranking points, but his serve faltered early and the underdogs raced through the op…
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