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Brawl breaks out as teen tennis player slaps opponent after losing match

An ugly brawl broke out between two opposing coaching teams in Ghana when a 15-year-old top seed slapped his opponent after being dumped out in the first round

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

ITF advances Davis Cup tie in September to avoid clash with Asian Games: AITA

The Davis Cup tie between India and Norway and that of nine other Asia nations, will now be held on September 14-15 while the ATF itself rescheduled the tennis event at Asian Games to September 18-24

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2022

ITF prepones Davis Cup tie in September to avoid clash with Asian Games: AITA

NEW DELHI: India will be able to field its best players at both Davis Cup and the Asian Games as the ITF has preponed the team-tournament to avoid its clash with the regional showpiece in China, the national federation AITA told PTI on Monday.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2022

Arjun Kadhe wins 15,000 dollars ITF tourney in Bhopal

BHOPAL: In a thrilling contest, Arjun Kadhe won the singles title of the 15,000 dollars ITF tournament at Arera Club on Sunday. He defeated second seeded Sidhharth Rawat in straight sets, 7-6 and 6-4.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Sowjanya beats Korean top seed

Former national champion Sowjanya Bavisetti knocked out top seed Sujeong Jang of Korea 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round of the $25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Australia on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

International Governing Bodies of Tennis Condemn Russia’s Invasion, Impose Suspensions

The WTA, ATP and ITF took action on future events including Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2022

Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in Grand Slams under neutral flag

Tennis players from Russia and Belarus can continue to compete in international tournaments and Grand Slams but cannot do so under the name or flag of either country.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2022

Elina Svitolina boycotts WTA event after Ukraine star refuses to play Russian opponent

The ITF has cancelled all tournaments scheduled to be held in Russia this year following the country’s invasion of Ukraine but Svitolina has called for firmer action

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Daniil Medvedev's world No 1 status in jeopardy amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Daniil Medvedev officially became the world number one on Monday - but his place atop the rankings could already be in danger due to circumstances outside of his control.

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

IOC calls for international event ban for athletes from Russia and Belarus

The IOC has recommended that Russian and Belarussian athletes be prevented from competing in international events

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022