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Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP, WTA slam 'unfair' move

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but ATP and WTA organisers branded the move "unfair" and "very disappointing" on Wednesday.

AFP

Emma Raducanu marks clay-court debut in style with victory over Storm Sanders in Stuttgart

The 19-year-old US Open champion cruised to a 6-1 6-2 win

The Independent UK

Swiatek brushes past qualifier to open Stuttgart campaign

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek powered her way past German qualifier Eva Lys as she opened her campaign at the Stuttgart WTA tournament with an impressive second-round victory on Wednesday.

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Russian and Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon due to invasion of Ukraine

Entries from players from the two countries will be declined “with deep regret”, tournament organisers said.

The Independent UK

Russian, Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon

Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2021 and is No. 4 in the WTA rankings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players over Ukraine invasion

The most prestigious tournament in the world hasn't barred athletes from specific countries since the aftermath of WWII.

Axios

Wimbledon announces ban on players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon have confirmed the ban following weeks of discussions with the UK Government

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Wimbledon’s Decision to Ban Russian and Belarusian Players Is Indefensible

Tennis’s most important major is acting alone, as it always has. This time, its choices are for the worse.

Sports Illustrated

Wimbledon to Ban Russian Players, Including No. 2 Medvedev

This is the first tennis tournament in which Russian and Belarusian players have been barred from competing.

Sports Illustrated

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Clijsters retires from tennis for third time

Paris (AFP) - Former women's world number one Kim Clijsters has retired from competitive tennis for the third time in her career, she announced on Tuesday.

AFP

Emma Raducanu could win sports car at ‘unique’ event as she gears up for clay debut

Emma Raducanu has opened up on participating in her first clay-court tournament on the WTA Tour, the tournament is also sponsored by Porsche, for whom she is an ambassador

Daily Mirror

Bencic downs Jabeur to win first clay title in Charleston

Charleston (United States) (AFP) - Belinda Bencic beat Ons Jabeur to claim the first clay court title of her career on Sunday with victory at the WTA Charleston Open in South Carolina.

AFP

How Good Can Carlos Alcaraz Get?

In our latest mailbag, we look at John Isner's doubles success and the proliferation of sports betting in tennis.

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Wimbledon in talks with government over possible ban of Russian players

Men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev could be banned from this summer’s tournament

AFP

Swiatek beats Osaka to win Miami Open

Miami (AFP) - Iga Swiatek's dream season continued as the incoming world number one scooped her third successive WTA 1000 title to beat Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

AFP

Swiatek cruises into Miami Open semi-finals

Miami (AFP) - Iga Swiatek’s dream season continued as she defeated Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-3 in the Miami Open quarter-finals to close in on a third successive WTA 1000 crown.

Daily Mirror

Naomi Osaka hits back at Stefanos Tsitsipas after call for women to play five sets

Naomi Osaka has responded to Stefanos Tsitsipas who believes women should play best of five-of-sets at grand slams - she is currently competing at the Miami Open, where she has reached the semi-finals

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Sports Illustrated

Is Tennis Boring Right Now?

In this week's mailbag, we look at the state of the game following Ash Barty's retirement.

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina takes break amid "unbearable pain" over Russia war

Female tennis star Elina Svitolina announced she would take a break from the WTA Tour in a statement via her social media following Russia's invasion of her home country Ukraine

AFP

Medvedev, Zverev reach Miami last eight, angry Kyrgios out

Miami (AFP) - Top seed Daniil Medvedev moved within one victory of reclaiming the world number one ranking by advancing to the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals, defeating American Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Poland’s Swiatek Savors ‘Surreal’ No. 1 Achievement

Poland's Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a "surreal" achievement, with the 20-year-old set to replace retired Ash Barty at the top of the rankings. Swiatek clinched the ranking after defeating Viktorija Golubic 6-2 6-0 in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday,…

AFP

Iga Swiatek becomes new WTA World No.1 with Miami win

Miami (AFP) - Poland's Iga Swiatek clinched becoming the new world number one in women's tennis on Friday by defeating Swiss player Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-0 at the WTA Miami Open.

AFP

Czech teen upsets Mertens at Miami Open

Miami (AFP) - Linda Fruhvirtova is only 16 years old but already dreaming of reaching the very top after producing a career-best performance Friday to stun Elise Mertens at the WTA Miami Open.

AFP

Swiatek poised to be No.1 with Barty coming off ranking list

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Ashleigh Barty said Thursday that she will remove herself from the WTA rankings after announcing her retirement, opening the door for Poland's Iga Swiatek to become world number one.

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