If you've been listening to the FD weekly podcasts (which you should, by the way) you know that there's been an attempt to crack down on players tweeting about their matches. In fact, during the Stanford tournament, the WTA apparently tried to clamp down on players, issuing some sort of directive not to tweet about matches. Here's one explanation as to why, from Doug Robson:
As previously reported (including
on some Twitter postings), the ITF sent out emails the last couple of
weeks warning players to be careful about what the Tweet. The rules are
not new, said ITF executive director Bill Babcock, but like any
messaging system, when players communicate to the public outside of the
court, “the current rules could put them in jeopardy” if they disclose
sensitive information (read: Something wagers could use). The reminder
was prompted in part by media reports of how the NFL is handling the
Twitter phenomenon (by clamping down,
of course). “It was a simple notice to remember that there can’t be any
communication devices on court and be careful off court,” Babcock told
me.
So no tweeting about matches. But if you have books or jewelry to sell, please, go nuts.
