How Bill Ackman made tennis look like a billionaire’s toy

When hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman stepped onto the manicured grass at Newports Hall of Fame Open, he wasnt just playing tennis — he was testing whether sheer wealth could bypass merit in one of sports most unforgiving arenas. Teaming up with retired pro Jack Sock, Ackmans wildcard entry and straight-sets defeat sparked anger, ridicule and a debate about privilege. What happens when the rules bend for the rich? For tennis purists, its a serve theyre not ready to return.