The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/amir-weintraub/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Amir Weintraub | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/amir-weintraub/ 32 32 ‘Life will never be the same’ for ex-Israeli tennis star who lost to world No.1 https://www.timesofisrael.com/life-will-never-be-the-same-for-ex-israeli-tennis-star-who-lost-to-world-no-1/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:06:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2491356&preview=true&preview_id=2491356 Former 'journeyman' who captivated world tennis, Aslan Karatsev rises to 42 in world rankings, banks $850,000, as 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals

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]]> Russian-Israeli’s Grand Slam dream run ends with semis loss to Djokovic https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-israelis-grand-slam-dream-run-ends-with-semis-loss-to-djokovic/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:22:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2490970&preview=true&preview_id=2490970 Aslan Karatsev, 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals, is beaten in straight sets by world No. 1; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent

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]]> Russian-Israeli reaches Australian Open semifinals in fairytale Grand Slam debut https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-israeli-reaches-australian-open-semifinals-in-fairytale-grand-slam-debut/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:22:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2489212&preview=true&preview_id=2489212 First Grand Slam debutant ever to reach semis, Aslan Karatsev will now face world No. 1 Novak Djokovic; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent

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]]> Israel’s loss: Ex-local is 1st debutant for 25 years in Australian Open quarters https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-loss-ex-local-is-1st-debutant-for-25-years-in-australian-open-quarters/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:22:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2488675 Aslan Karatsev spent much of his youth in the Jewish state; Israel Tennis Association reportedly sought to have him play for Israel but he'd already signed up for Russia

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]]> All tennis players are approached to throw matches, says Israel’s No. 2 https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-tennis-players-are-approached-to-throw-matches-says-israels-no-2/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:12:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1486527 There's not a single player, all the way up to Djokovic, who hasn't been sounded out, claims Amir Weintraub

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]]> Israeli tennis team upbeat as Davis Cup approaches https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tennis-team-upbeat-as-davis-cup-approaches/ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:10:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1057104 Dudi Sela updates on team composition and morale following his first round US Open win

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]]> Jewish teen tennis star set to play at US Open https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-teen-tennis-star-set-to-play-at-us-open/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:14:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1054874 After a benefit game with No. 1 ranked Serbian Novak Djokovic, Noah Rubin is ready for tourney -- and college

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]]> Tunisia barred for Israel tennis boycott https://www.timesofisrael.com/tunisia-suspended-from-davis-cup-for-preventing-match-against-israeli/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 12:58:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=734242 'No room for prejudice ,' says world tennis federation, imposing one-year Davis Cup suspension; Malek Jaziri was ordered not to play Amir Weintraub last month

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]]> Tunisia orders tennis player to withdraw from match against Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/tunisia-orders-tennis-player-to-withdraw-from-match-against-israeli/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:30:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=708920 Malek Jaziri was scheduled to play Amir Weintraub in Uzbekistan; head of Israel Tennis Association: 'Sad these things still happen'

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]]> Shahar Peer returns to top 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/shahar-peer-returns-to-top-100/ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:17:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=632956 Israeli tennis star jumps 30 spots in world rankings to No. 83; she was once rated the world's 11th best female player

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]]> It’s a Lobster’s life for the second-tier tennis pro https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-a-lobsters-life-for-the-second-tier-tennis-pro/ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 22:38:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=617212 World ranked 224, Israel's Amir Weintraub ekes out a living playing World Team Tennis as a Boston Lobster. It helps pay the bills in the sport he loves

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]]> Last Israeli knocked out of Wimbledon https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-israeli-knocked-out-of-wimbledon/ Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:30:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=578746 Andy Ram fails to advance past the second round in the mixed doubles

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]]> Andy Ram keeps Israeli hopes alive at Wimbledon https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-crazy-wimbledon-heads-into-week-two/ Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:08:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=575764 Surprise-filled tennis tournament enters its second week

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]]> One-time tennis star Peer pared out of top 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-time-tennis-star-peer-pared-out-of-top-100/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:20:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=377252 After poor start to year, Shahar Peer falls out of century club for first time since 2005

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]]> Israel to face France in Davis Cup next year https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-face-france-in-davis-cup-next-year/ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:27:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=228222 Back in World Group, tough draw sends Israel away to French

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