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Djokovic and Jabeur lead the stars in breakaway union for tennis players

A clutch of top tennis players including the former world number one Novak Djokovic, the women's world number two Ons Jabeur and the veteran American John Isner, will form the first executive committee of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), it was revealed on Wednesday.

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Sabalenka wins Adelaide International

Aryna Sabalenka has won her first WTA title since May 2021 by beating qualifier Linda Noskova in straight sets at the Adelaide International 1 final.

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Gauff's Auckland WTA final delayed by rain

The final of the ASB Classic WTA tournament between Coco Gauff and Rebeka Masarova in Auckland has been delayed by rain.

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Ons Jabeur falls to teenage qualifier Linda Nosková in Adelaide International semifinals

At just 18 and ranked outside the top 100, Czech Linda Nosková marches through to her first WTA Tour final after recording a three-set win over top seed Ons Jabeur.

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Predictions for the 2023 Tennis Season

Will Novak Djokovic take the all-time majors lead? Will Coco Gauff win her first major? And how much longer will we see Rafa Nadal on the court?

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Martina Navratilova: Wimbledon legend diagnosed with early-stage throat and breast cancer

Navratilova’s representatives confirmed the nine-time Wimbledon champion will undergo treatment this month

The Independent UK

Wimbledon Player Ban Changed 'Nothing', Says Sabalenka

World number five Aryna Sabalenka said Sunday that Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players last year achieved "nothing" and that she "really hoped" it would change course in 2023. Following Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Britain's Lawn Tennis Association came under pressure from the government to impose a ban,…

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United Cup: What is the new tennis tournament, who is playing and how does it work?

Rafa Nadal, Iga Swiatek, Stefanos Tsitsipas and other stars of the sport will play across three cities in Australia

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka opens up on mental health journey as she prioritises her own obstacles

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has done away with her previous coping methods of 'powering through' adversity and is determined to prioritise her own obstacles ahead of tennis

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon consider reversing blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian players in 2023 amid Ukraine war

Wimbledon are looking at reversing the blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian players at next year’s tournament.

Evening Standard

British tennis could face ATP suspension for banning Russian and Belarusian players

The Lawn Tennis Association has been threatened with expulsion after banning Russian and Belarusian players from their events this summer on UK government advice

Daily Mirror

IOC boss criticises British Government over Wimbledon’s ban on Russian players

The LTA was fined by the ATP on Wednesday over the ban.

The Independent UK

Lawn Tennis Association fined for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players

It is also understood that the LTA has been threatened with expulsion from the Tour if it repeats the suspension

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu seen practising differently as she offers injury recovery update

Emma Raducanu took part in an unusual practice regime as she looks to build her way back up to full fitness after a wrist problem derailed the end of her season

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Jon Wertheim’s 2022 WTA Award Picks

Plus: choices for the unofficial best shot, match and quote of the season.

The Guardian - UK

The unlikely debutant duo sparking Britain’s surge at Billie Jean King Cup

Olivia Nicholls and Alicia Barnett spent almost their entire professional careers in the lower levels of the ITF circuit and their rise has been a revelation

The Independent UK

Elise Mertens makes mad dash from Texas to Glasgow for Billie Jean King Cup

Mertens teamed up with Kirsten Flipkens for victory in the doubles rubber against Slovakia.

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Fine, Let’s Talk About Novak Djokovic’s Water Bottle

Also in this week’s mailbag: is the WTA actually returning to China in 2023?

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Mac Engel: The only small smudge on the WTA Finals in Fort Worth were those crowd shots

Fort Worth’s turn at hosting a major tennis event has been graded a qualified success.

The Independent UK

Women's tennis tour opens program to attract female coaches

The women’s professional tennis tour is starting a program it hopes will lead to more female coaches in the sport

Sports Illustrated

WTA Needs Assurances on Peng Shuai Inquiry for China to Hold Finals

One year ago, Chinese tennis star publicly said a former high-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party sexually assaulted her.

Sports Illustrated

Felix Auger Aliassime is Finally Hitting His Stride

Also in this week’s mailbag: inquiring about Rajeev Ram’s Davis Cup snub and the lodging situations of tennis pros.

The Independent UK

AP Interview: Tennis tour CEO still wants Peng Shuai inquiry

WTA Tour Chairman and CEO Steve Simon says he does not know when women's professional tennis events will return to China

Asharq Al-Awsat

Top-Ranked Iga Swiatek Beats Vekic to Win San Diego Title

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a challenge from qualifier Donna Vekic on Sunday to win the San Diego Open title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 victory. Swiatek earned her tour-leading 64th victory of the season heading into the WTA Finals that begin Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. The event features the…

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The WTA’s Return to China Is Going to Be Uncomfortable

Also in this week’s mailbag: a discussion of Maria Sakkari’s oscillating career and a consideration of the height of chair umpires’s seats.

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