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Wimbledon left pointless as tour chiefs hit back over Russia, Belarus ban

Paris (AFP) - Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world's most prestigious tennis event, was stripped of ranking points on Friday by the sport's main tours in response to the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament following the invasion of Ukraine.

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ATP and WTA Tour strip Wimbledon of ranking points over decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players

The ATP Tour and WTA Tour will not award ranking points for Wimbledon this year in response to the All England Club’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the championships.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over ban on Russian players

Wimbledon has been effectively reduced to an exhibition event after men’s ATP tour said it had ‘no option’ but to act

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Wimbledon set to be stripped of ranking points amid ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Tennis organisers reportedly took a step closer to making this year's Wimbledon Championships a points-less event after banning all Russian and Belarusian players from attending

Daily Mirror

Unstoppable? Swiatek heavy favourite for second French Open title

Paris (AFP) - Riding a 28-match unbeaten run into Roland Garros and a winner of her past five tournaments, Iga Swiatek is the undeniable favourite for a second French Open title in three years.

AFP

Queen’s and Eastbourne to keep ranking points, ATP confirms

The Wimbledon warm-up events will go ahead as planned with full ranking points despite the ATP opposing Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The Independent UK

Swiatek seeks tiramisu treats after crushing Jabeur to retain Italian Open title

World number one Iga Swiatek lined up tiramisu for the celebration party after sweeping past Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to retain her Italian Open crown on Sunday in Rome.

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Swiatek emulates Williams with stroll past Sabalenka to reach Italian Open final

World number one Iga Swiatek on Saturday equalled Serena Williams' feat of 27 straight victories when she pulverized third seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final of the Italian Open in Rome.

Radio France Internationale

Chennai returns to international tennis map with 2022 WTA 250 tour

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin handed the approval letter that will see the first WTA 250 event in Tamil Nadu since 2017, from September 26 to October 2 this year

The Hindu

Nadal and Swiatek ease into Rome last 16, Wawrinka wins again

Rome (AFP) - Rafael Nadal eased into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Wednesday with a straightforward 6-3, 6-1 win over John Isner, while Iga Swiatek is on course for a fifth straight WTA triumph after seeing off Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-0.

AFP

Nadal and Swiatek ease into Rome last 16, Tsitsipas survives scare

AFP

It's Officially Carlos Alcaraz Season

In our latest mailbag, we look at the Spaniard's jarring rise and ask why there aren't very many good tennis movies.

Sports Illustrated

Osaka pulls out of Italian Open with injury

Rome (AFP) - Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open in Rome to rest an Achilles injury ahead of the French Open, the WTA said on Monday.

AFP

Tunisia's Jabeur Hungry for More after Historic Madrid Title

Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked…

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Tunisia's Jabeur hungry for more after historic Madrid title

Madrid (AFP) - Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid.

AFP

Tunisia's Jabeur wins historic Madrid Open title

Madrid (AFP) - Ons Jabeur claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 success over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid.

AFP

Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'unfair': Nadal

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal deemed Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from taking part in the Championships as "unfair", the Spanish tennis legend told reporters in Madrid on Sunday.

The Hindu

How Wimbledon has got it all wrong on tennis and politics

By banning individual Russian and Belarusian players, it’s dug a trench that is too deep to climb out of

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The Guardian - UK

‘Stop the monster’: Ukrainian tennis chief backs Wimbledon ban on Russians

A senior Ukrainian tennis official has backed the exclusion of players as ‘the right thing’ and criticised the WTA and ATP for opposing the move

Sports Illustrated

A Few Thoughts on Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

In our latest mailbag, we look at the cases for and against the All England Club’s recent decision.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: rent increases outstrip government assistance, inflation set to hit 4.5%, life-drawing’s new era

Wednesday: Rental prices rise by up to 20.2%, while rent assistance increases only 4.5%. Plus: how life drawing became more inclusive

The Hindu

Myopic view: On sports and politics

Individual sportspersons should not be penalised for the actions of their political leaders

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon defends player ban as Djokovic is given green light for SW19

Wimbledon chiefs have denied the decision to decline the entries of Russian and Belarusian players to this year’s championships was an act of discrimination

AFP

Wimbledon chiefs defend Russia player ban over 'propaganda' fears

London (AFP) - Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships to avoid "being used to benefit the propaganda machine of the Russian regime", tournament chiefs said on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Chief claims Wimbledon given 'no alternative' but to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon chief Ian Hewitt has claimed the tournament's hands were tied regarding their decision to ban the Russian and Belarusian players from this year's event

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