How Bill Ackman’s journey into tennis left him stranded on one of its most famous courts (Gift Article)

Tennis has debased itself in a lot of ways chasing money, but none so visible and humiliating as when the Hall of Fame gave a tourney wildcard to Bill Ackman, the billionaire who thinks talent for making money should naturally translate to on-court ability. 🤦‍♂️🎾 #tennis www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...

How Bill Ackman’s journey into tennis left him stranded on one of its most famous courts Love to see Ackman eat shit

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Bill Ackman's journey into tennis left him stranded on one of its courts Discussion

Bill Ackman is a hideous douche. But then I read that he bankrolled Francis Tiafoe’s coaching & travel, changing his life & career trajectory. All billionaire philanthropy is self serving, but I doubt Tiafoe gives a damn about that, unless he feels beholden.