Edition No. 83 · Sun 13 Sept 2026 · Story 20 of 34

How Bill Ackman's journey into tennis left him stranded on one of its most famous courts

The Athletic

Bill Ackman, the 60-year-old, $10.4 billion hedge fund CEO, played a pro match on the Hall of Fame grass trying to become the oldest player to earn ATP points.

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