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LTA fine from WTA for barring Russian and Belarusian tennis players is halved

The fine imposed by the world governing body for women’s tennis has been cut to $375,000 following a successful appeal

The Guardian - UK

WTA return shows China key to women's tennis on and off court

Shanghai (AFP) - The WTA's decision this week to return to China, despite unresolved questions around the safety of player Peng Shuai, betrays the financial and strategic importance of the country to the tennis organisation, analysts and former players say.

AFP

Tennis’s support for Peng Shuai has turned to dust with WTA’s China U-turn

The power of money has won out again as the game’s ruling body has decided to depart from its previous principled approach

The Guardian - UK

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Women’s tennis events to make China return after Peng boycott

WTA gives up on its boycott, making little progress on the situation that prompted it to move tournaments out of China.

Al Jazeera

WTA to make China return in September after Peng boycott

Paris (AFP) - Professional women's tennis tournaments will resume in China in September after a 16-month boycott over concerns for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai, the WTA announced on Thursday.

AFP

SI:AM | The Rays Can’t Be Stopped

They’re going for history on Thursday afternoon against the Red Sox.

Sports Illustrated

WTA ends China boycott but vows not to ‘let Peng Shuai be forgotten’

Tournaments will again be held in the country this autumn for the first time since early 2020.

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WTA will return to China after ending boycott over Peng Shuai concerns

The WTA is to host tournaments in China once more after ending its boycott over concerns about the safety of the Chinese player Peng Shuai

The Guardian - UK

Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending?

The women’s professional tennis tour is ending its suspension of tournaments in China that was initiated in late 2021 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being

The Independent UK

Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

The women’s professional tennis tour will return to China later this year, ending a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault

The Independent UK

WTA to Return to China, Despite Uncertain Status of Peng Shuai

The tour is reversing its demand for a transparent investigation into Peng’s sexual assault allegations.

Sports Illustrated

Mailbag: Saudi Arabia’s Complicated Potential Future in Tennis

The Middle Eastern nation is likely to play a role in the sport going forward. The WTA and ATP will have to decide how large that role is.

Sports Illustrated

Russian tennis player speaks out after sparking outrage with Spartak Moscow shirt

Anastasia Potapova was criticised by Iga Swiatek after wearing the shirt during Indian Wells

The Independent UK

Jabeur downs Bencic to win WTA Charleston crown

Los Angeles (AFP) - Ons Jabeur defeated defending champion Belinda Bencic in straight sets to win the WTA Charleston Open clay court tournament on Sunday.

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AFP

Jabeur books return to final at rainy Charleston

Washington (AFP) - Second-seeded Ons Jabeur booked a return to the WTA final in Charleston on Saturday, but she'll have to wait to learn her opponent after rain halted the second semi-final.

AFP

Pegula beats Badosa, books Charleston semi with Bencic

Washington (AFP) - Top-seeded Jessica Pegula held off Paula Badosa 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) on Friday to line up a semifinal clash with defending champion Belinda Bencic as the top four seeds advanced at the WTA Charleston clay court tournament.

The Independent UK

Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities should have banned Russian players

The world No 1 believes the tennis authorities should banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing in any tournament from the beginning

AFP

Tennis missed a chance to ban Russians and Belarusians: Swiatek

London (AFP) - Women's world number one Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but the moment has passed to do so now, she told the BBC.

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Sports Illustrated

Two of Tennis’s Brightest Young Stars May Be Developing a Rivalry for the Ages

Sure, the sample size is small. But there are undeniable parallels between this young duo and one of the sport’s all-time greatest rivalries.

The Independent UK

Tennis resumes in China without Peng Shuai resolution

The WTA suspended all tournaments in China after Peng Shuai’s disappearance from public view

The Independent UK

ITF resumes tennis in China with no word on Peng Shuai

The International Tennis Federation will play tournaments this year in China

Asharq Al-Awsat

Svitolina Criticizes ‘Useless’ WTA amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from…

AFP

Veteran Kvitova defeats Rybakina for 30th WTA title

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Petra Kvitova drew on all her experience to claim her 30th WTA singles title with a straight sets Miami Open victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday.

AFP

Kvitova wins Miami Open, beating Rybakina

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Petra Kvitova drew on all her experience to claim her 30th WTA singles title with a straight sets Miami Open victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday.

AFP

Kvitova downs Cirstea to reach Miami Open final

Miami (AFP) - Petra Kvitova powered into the final of the WTA Miami Open on Friday with a straight sets victory over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

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