Federer’s in the headlines again as tributes pour in after his retirement-era status update? Not exactly—this week’s newsfront features other tennis legends and ongoing tours; Federer remains the iconic Swiss star, retired from pro play since 2022 after a storied 20-year career.
Howard Fendrich, a veteran AP tennis writer who has covered Grand Slams and Olympics since 2002, has died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a cancer diagnosis this year. Colleagues, players and friends have paid tribute, noting his kindness, deep reporting and influence on tennis journalism.