Coco Gauff thrashes Britain’s Jodie Burrage at Eastbourne The American took just 59 minutes to complete the win. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Daria Kasatkina reveals family fears after first match in Britain for two years The 26-year-old has been following the news on a daily basis since the outbreak of war. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Tennis Fans, the Answer Is Either Money or a GOAT Debate The sport may be moving away from its country-club reputation, but some things, like owners’ power and competition, never change. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2023
Mailbag: French Open Swamped With Sportsmanship Debates in Final Week Tennis conventions like handshakes, or the lack thereof, are stirring up reactions from fans as the action heats up at Roland Garros. Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2023
Sabalenka reaches French Open semis and says she does not back Lukashenko Aryna Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 but the Ukrainian ignored Sabalenka, who was waiting at the net after their match The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023
‘Last French player standing’: Roland Garros crowd adopts Ukraine’s Svitolina Elina Svitolina’s fairy-tale run at Roland Garros, her first Grand Slam tournament since becoming a mother, has inspired and enthralled a French Open crowd stripped of home players. With war still raging in her home country, she hopes her feats on the Paris clay can bring a little joy to… France 24 · Jun 6, 2023
French Open: No-handshake diplomacy earns Kasatkina boos PARIS: Daria Kasatkina wanted to make it easier for Ukraine's flag bearer Elina Svitolina. At the end of their fourth-round Roland Garros meeting, the Russian walked to her courtside seat and packed her bags. The 26-yearold didn't press the Ukrainian for the traditional post match handshake either. The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023
Sorribes Tormo defends herself against criticism following Kato default Kato disqualified after accidentally striking a ball girl with ball after Sorribes Tormo and doubles partner Bouzkova protested original umpires’ warning The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Ruud roars, Jabeur races into French Open quarter-finals Casper Ruud continued his bid to reach back-to-back finals at the French Open by fending off Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in a 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5 fourth-round win on Monday as Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur also stayed on course for a maiden Grand Slam crown. The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023
At French Open, Ukraine war shatters myth of sport as an apolitical bubble From the war raging in Ukraine to the unrest in Kosovo, geopolitical crises have cast a pall over the Grand Slam tournament in Paris, challenging conventions and shattering the notion that sport and politics can be kept apart. France 24 · Jun 5, 2023
Russian Daria Kasatkina feeling bitter after being booed at French Open NEW DELHI: Daria Kasatkina, the Russian tennis player, expressed her disappointment and frustration after being booed off by the crowd following her fourth-round loss to Elina Svitolina at the French Open in Paris on Sunday. The Times of India · Jun 5, 2023
Kasatkina hits out at French Open crowd over booing after defeat to Svitolina The ninth seed respected Svitolina’s stance of not shaking hands with Russian players. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
Djokovic, Alcaraz into French Open quarters as showdown looms Novak Djokovic swept into the French Open quarter-finals for the 14th straight year on Sunday as world number one Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Lorenzo Musetti to stay on a collision course with the 22-time Grand Slam champion. The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023
French Open day eight: Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka into last eight The story of the eighth day of action from Roland Garros. The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023 Battling Svitolina outlasts Kasatkina to make French Open quarter-finals Elina Svitolina outlasted Daria Kasatkina to win 6-4, 7-5 and will face Aryna Sabalenka, the No 2 seed, in the French Open quarter-finals
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023 New mother Elina Svitolina hails ‘special’ French Open quarter-final spot The Ukrainian is through to the last eight only two months after returning to the tour.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023 French Open 2023: Djokovic and Alcaraz through in straight sets – as it happened Carlos Alcaraz produed a scintillating display against Lorenzo Musetti, while Novak Djokovic played his best tennis of the tournament so far
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Tennis: What would Ukraine soldiers think if I shook hands with Russians says Svitolina Ukraine tennis player Elina Svitolina will not shake the hands of Russian and Belarusian opponents out of respect for the soldiers fighting on the front line following Moscow's invasion of her country last year, she said on Friday.
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023 Jessica Pegula, American seeded No. 3, loses at French Open to Elise Mertens With Pegula joining No. 5 Caroline Garcia, No. 8 Maria Sakkari and No. 10 Petra Kvitova on the sideline, four of the top 10 women’s seeds already are gone
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023 French Open: Norrie beaten by Musetti, Rublev and Pegula out – as it happened Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic won after Jessica Pegula was shocked by Elise Mertens but Cameron Norrie crashed out
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 French Open hopes AI can help tennis players block death threats, other social media hate The group that runs the French Open tennis tournament has hired an artificial intelligence company to monitor players' social media accounts in a bid to try to protect athletes from cyberbullying
The Times of India · May 31, 2023 French Open: Kasatkina dazzles with trick shot in win over Vondrousova Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina, seeded ninth, produced a remarkable shot during her impressive 6-3, 6-4 victory over former finalist Marketa Vondrousova, securing her spot in the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023 Rolling in the deep: why tennis players are backing off against serve Retreating further and further behind the baseline to return serve on clay has become a notable trend in men’s tennis
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023 Rise of the ‘mini-slams’ cranks up demands on tired players Extension of some Masters tournaments on the ATP and WTA tours to two weeks has sparked a mixed reaction
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023 Kasatkina Thankful Russian Players Still Able to Compete Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. Tennis, unlike many other sports, did not introduce a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after…