Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, aged 59, made his professional tennis debut at the ATP Hall of Fame Open in Newport, partnering with former tennis pro Jack Sock in a doubles match. The pair lost 6-1, 7-5 to the Australian team of Bernie Tomic and Omar Jasika. Ackman’s participation, granted through a wildcard entry, sparked widespread criticism from the tennis community and fans, with notable figures such as Andy Roddick and Martina Navratilova condemning the decision. Roddick described the event as "the biggest joke" he had seen in professional tennis and criticized the tournament for allowing Ackman to compete on a Hall of Fame court. The tournament director called the match "the absolute worst" he had ever witnessed. Ackman failed to earn official ATP ranking points and faced backlash for allegedly displacing legitimate players. The incident has generated significant social media attention and satire, including a viral fake ESPN "30 for 30" trailer mocking his debut. The episode has reignited debate over the appropriateness of wealthy individuals entering professional sports events without traditional qualifications.