Billionaire hedge fund manager, 59, set for shock debut in ATP Challenger event and will partner Wimbledon champ
The pair will take to the court tomorrow at an ATP Challenger event - the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island.
Advertisement
4
Ackman is poised to make a startling late debut in professional tennis
Credit: Getty
4
Jack Sock (right) secured doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018
Credit: AFP
Ackman has a net worth of £6.75billion through his role as founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management.
The New York native has previously shared the court non-competitively with names such as
Ackman will be joined by Jack Sock, a former tennis pro who peaked at No8 in the singles rankings, and won three Grand Slam doubles titles, including two at Wimbledon.
Ackman said via X: "I am playing the best tennis of my life and Jack is one of the greatest doubles players ever.
Advertisement
READ MORE ON TENNIS
"If we win, I am pretty sure I will be the oldest person in tennis history at 59 to win ATP points."
Ackman is just wide of the mark with that claim thanks to Gardnar Mulloy, who held an ATP doubles ranking at the age of 64.
Ackman was initially set to partner tennis maverick
Sock had officially stepped back from tennis to focus on pickleball, but stepped in to partner Ackman - despite only first meeting him last week.
Advertisement
Most read in Sport
Comment
4
Sock's last ATP event came at the US Open in August of 2023
Credit: AFP
4
Sock boasts three doubles Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold in mixed doubles from Rio 2016
Credit: Getty Images - Getty
JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS
It was Sock's request for a wildcard place for the duo that allowed them to participate in the tournament, where they will be sponsored by Nike.
Advertisement
Wimbledon star's dad breaks down in tears live on BBC after seeing 'emotional' son beat former finalist
Sock previously won the doubles event at the Hall of Fame Open in 2021 alongside partner William Blumberg.
They will play Australian duo Omar Jasika and Bernard Tomic in the round of 16, with the latter previously having reached a career high single ranking of No17.
A victory over the Aussies would win both players 25 ATP ranking points alongside a cash prize of almost £1,500 - which Ackman says would go to Sock.
Oldest players to earn ATP doubles rankings points
The five oldest players to earn ATP Doubles rankings points according to World Tennis Magazine, and where Ackman would fit should they win tomorrow.
Gardnar Mulloy - 64 in 1978
*Bill Ackman - 60 in 2025
Lars Elvstrom - 59 in 2009
Guillermo Oropez - 57 in 2004
Antonio Zugarelli - 55 in 2005
Pancho Segura - 54 in 1976
*Should Ackman, 59, win, his ranking points would not run off until he was 60, meaning he would still have earned an ATP Doubles ranking at 60.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Journal
3 hours ago
- The Journal
Quiz: How much do you know about Wimbledon?
THE FINALS OF the Wimbledon Championships are taking place this weekend. The tournament has already seen some memorable moments this year, and it's always one of the highlights of the summer. Advertisement As the competition draws to a close, let's see just how much you know about Wimbledon. What year was the first Wimbledon Championships held? Alamy Stock Image 1910 1807 1955 1877 What is the traditional food eaten at the Wimbledon? Alamy Stock Image Apple crumble Strawberries and cream Trifle Jam roly poly Which Irish star did not attend Wimbledon last year? Alamy Stock Image Paul Mescal Jamie Dornan Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton What length is the grass at Wimbledon kept at? Alamy Stock Image 8mm 15mm 1.5mm 25 How many times has an Irish person won Wimbledon? Alamy Stock Image 25 5 7 20 Lena Rice is the only Irish woman in history to have won the Ladies' Singles title. What year did she win? Alamy Stock Image 2012 1901 1878 1890 Who holds the most men's singles titles at Wimbledon? Alamy Stock Image Andy Murray Novak Djokovic Roger Federer Rafael Nadal Who holds the most women's single titles at Wimbledon? Alamy Stock Image Martina Navratilova Venus Williams Serena Williams Helen Wills Moody What is the Grand Slam? Alamy Stock Image Achieving the fastest recorded serve of the championship Winning both the men's or women's singles and doubles competition Winning all four major tennis championships in one calendar year Winning the men's or women's single title three years in a row How long was the longest Wimbledon match ever? Alamy Stock Image 11 hours and five minutes Four hours and 20 minutes Seven hours 14 hours and one minute Answer all the questions to see your result! Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Uh oh! You need to brush up on your Wimbledon knowledge. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Halfway there! Good attempt. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Wow, you know a lot about Wimbledon! Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! You are a Wimbledon expert! Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Burnley boss Scott Parker eyeing £20million Championship striker to boost Clarets' Prem survival hopes
SCOTT PARKER is looking at US striker Josh Sargent to lead his Burnley attack in the Premier League. Boss Parker is badly in need of a finisher and sees the Norwich frontman, who hit 15 goals in the Championship last season, as the answer. 4 Josh Sargent is top of Burnley's striker wish list Credit: Getty 4 Scott Parker is also eyeing a second position if a Prem rival makes a move Credit: PA The Canaries will want around £20million for Sargent. However, that is more than the Clarets are willing to pay. Sargent, 25, is also attractive as he is a proven scorer in the Championship. And that could yet be a factor if READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The American has other clubs interested, but Burnley may come closest to the valuation in the coming weeks. Parker is also looking at a new keeper in case Newcastle hit the Clarets' valuation of 4 Wolves' But Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Toon are still short of the asking price for Trafford. Burnley want a bid of £30m, leading to £40m in instalments. Fans can't believe who former England manager Roy Hodgson sat next to at Lords for England vs India Test match 4
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Arsenal transfer target Viktor Gyokeres insists he is as good as Haaland and Kane as striker eyes Prem ‘revenge' mission
VIKTOR GYOKERES claims he is as good as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane as his Arsenal transfer saga dragged on. The striker, 27, on a 'revenge' mission to cause Prem mayhem, has refused to train at Sporting, with Gunners £4.3million shy of a £69m valuation. Advertisement 7 Viktor Gyokeres has claimed he is as good as the world's best strikers Credit: Getty 7 The wantaway Sporting Lisbon ace declared he is 'on the same table' as the likes of Harry Kane Credit: Getty 7 He also backed himself against Erling Haaland and claimed he could get even better Credit: Alamy Asked if he was equal to Kane and "I am at the same table as them now. What I have managed to do at Sporting, I am convinced I can achieve anywhere. 'You haven't seen the best of me yet.' Sporting travelled to the Algarve for pre-season yesterday without the Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Gyokeres was coy about any summer move in an interview with French publication L'Equipe. He added: 'Maybe. That's football, you never know. I don't think about it, we'll see what happens. 'The most important thing for me is to just play for a club that really wants me.' And Varandas last night issued a strong statement over Gyokeres' future. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He said: 'We're calm. Everything can be solved with the closure of the market, a heavy fine and an apology to the group. 'If they [Arsenal] don't want to pay Viktor's fair market value, we'll be very comfortable with that for the next three years. Viktor Gyokeres prepares for LOAN as Arsenal saga rumbles on | Transfers Exposed 'If the geniuses who are devising this strategy think this puts pressure on me to make it easier for him to leave, not only are they completely wrong, but they are also making it more complicated for the player to leave. Advertisement 'No one is above the interests of the club. Whoever they are.' The Swede is determined to move to Gyokeres failed to make a single Prem appearance in three years at Asked about the Prem, he added: 'It's one of the biggest leagues in Europe. Advertisement 'I spent several years there without being able to play a single match. 'So, of course, it's something I'd like to do. It would be great revenge.' 7 7 Advertisement 7 7
