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The Latest Breaking News from WTA

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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.

AFP

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

Daily Mirror

Is Tennis Boring Right Now?

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

Sports Illustrated

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

Daily Mirror

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.

AFP

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,…

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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.

Radio France Internationale

World number one Ashleigh Barty leaves the tennis party aged 25

Reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis.

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Sports Illustrated

How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Impacting Tennis

Unpacking all of the angles, from Russian logos on gear, to Sharapova’s response, to Medvedev’s recent losses and more.

Sports Illustrated

Ash Barty’s Abrupt Retirement Confirms Her Evident Authenticity

The world’s No. 1 player stepping away at age 25 may come as a surprise, but she has always played the game on her own terms. This decision is no different.

The Independent UK

Ash Barty retires: Tennis rocked as world No 1 quits game at age 25

Grand Slam winner said she was ‘spent’ and had nothing more to give

The Independent UK

Ash Barty retires: World number one’s career timeline after shock announcement

A look back at the 25-year-old’s three-time Gram Slam winner’s time on the world’s courts.

Evening Standard

‘I am spent’: World number one Ashleigh Barty retires from tennis at just 25

Ash Barty dropped a bombshell on the tennis world on Wednesday as she announced her retirement from the game at just 25.

The Guardian - AU

Ash Barty’s greatest hits: the moments that defined retired tennis star’s career

Australia’s humble champion spent 121 weeks as world No 1, crowning her Wimbledon win with an Australian Open trophy

The Hindu

Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25

Barty’s announcement comes less than two months after winning the Australian Open for her third Grand Slam singles title.

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