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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.

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

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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.

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Rome (AFP) - Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open in Rome to rest an Achilles injury ahead of the French Open, the WTA said on Monday.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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

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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.

AFP

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

The Hindu

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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 Guardian - AU

Myopic view: On sports and politics

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

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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

Daily Mirror

European nations 'set to follow suit' after Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian stars

Wimbledon are reportedly set to be followed by their European nations concerning their ban on Russian and Belarusian players amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

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Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia player ban

London (AFP) - Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

WTA chief promises ‘strong reactions’ on Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian, Belarusian players

Steve Simon said that the Wimbledon decision was against Grand Slam rules

Birmingham Post

Tourism and hospitality groups tell Welsh Government how to protect legitimate self-catering holiday firms in Wales

The Welsh Government is proposing stricter rules on self-catering accommodation qualifying for business rates

Asharq Al-Awsat

WTA Not Returning to China in 2022, Wants Resolution to Peng Case

The WTA is still working to find a resolution to the standoff with China over the Peng Shuai issue but will not return to the country this year, Tour chief Steve Simon said. Former doubles world number one Peng's wellbeing became a concern for the WTA after she posted a…

AFP

Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills

Paris (AFP) - WTA president Steve Simon warned Wimbledon that they face "strong reactions" to their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players and the week ahead could see more twists in the controversy which has split tennis.

AFP

Swiatek wins fourth consecutive title with Stuttgart triumph

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek won her fourth consecutive WTA title this year as she swept aside Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to claim the Stuttgart final on Sunday.

AFP

Potapova shrugs off Wimbledon ban to win maiden WTA title

Istanbul (AFP) - Anastasia Potapova defeated fellow Russian Veronika Kudermetova to win her maiden WTA title in Istanbul on Sunday, shrugging off her country's controversial ban from this year's Wimbledon.

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