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How a Billionaire Created the World's Greatest Tennis Tournament
Manage episode 471080535 series 3287857
Today’s podcast tells the story of the Indian Wells Open in California, which went from nearly being shut down to being voted the best event in professional tennis by players for 10 years straight. I break down the origins of the tournament, why it’s called the unofficial “fifth Grand Slam” in tennis, and how tech billionaire Larry Ellison invested over $200 million to turn Indian Wells into “Tennis Paradise.” Enjoy!
498 episodes
Manage episode 471080535 series 3287857
Today’s podcast tells the story of the Indian Wells Open in California, which went from nearly being shut down to being voted the best event in professional tennis by players for 10 years straight. I break down the origins of the tournament, why it’s called the unofficial “fifth Grand Slam” in tennis, and how tech billionaire Larry Ellison invested over $200 million to turn Indian Wells into “Tennis Paradise.” Enjoy!
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