Billionaire Ackman Mocked After Losing Pro Tennis Debut

Billionaire Bill Ackman faced online criticism after making his pro tennis debut in the Hall of Fame Open doubles event in Newport, Rhode Island.

Ackman, 59, runs Pershing Square Capital Management as its founder and CEO, with Forbes estimating his net worth at around $9.4 billion. Known for his philanthropic work, he spent years supporting Democrat causes and candidates before supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, Newsweek reported.

Ackman partnered with American tennis professional Jack Sock on Wednesday for a doubles match, taking on Australia’s Bernard Tomic and Omar Jasika. Ackman serves as board chair of the Professional Tennis Players Association and is an avid tennis supporter.

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