Tennis Mailbag: Injury Updates, Alexander Zverev’s Win and More Checking in on Hyeon Chung and Bianca Andreescu. Plus, what’s behind the German star’s struggle to close out tight matches. Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2025
Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko sues WTA and its chairman for causing 'emotional distress' Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko has filed an amended lawsuit that accuses the WTA Tour and its chairman, Steve Simon, of a breach of contract, negligence and the “negligent infliction of emotional distress." The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
Australian Open: Ukrainian Yelyzaveta Kotliar apologizes for shaking hands with Russian opponent NEW DELHI: Ukrainian junior tennis player Yelyzaveta Kotliar has issued a heartfelt apology after facing criticism from her national tennis federation for shaking hands with her Russian opponent, Vlada Mincheva, at the Australian Open. The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024
Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic fires up as Sabalenka and Sinner shine Novak Djokovic dominates in Australian Open, Coco Gauff and young Russians impress, Djokovic and Sabalenka advance. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Australian Open: Mirra Andreeva to 'frame' Andy Murray post after astonishing comeback Murray hit out over commentator comments during incredible fightback against Diane Parry Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Australian Open | Defending champ Sabalenka crushes Tsurenko to reach 4th round Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka dominates in Australian Open, setting up a tough battle against Amanda Anisimova. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka smashes Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 to reach Australian Open fourth round NEW DELHI: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka showcased her exceptional form at the Australian Open by dismantling 28th seed Lesia Tsurenko with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory, securing a spot in the fourth round. The Times of India · Jan 19, 2024
Italian Tennis Stars Shine in Opening Matches at Australian Open Jannik Sinner starts his Australian Open campaign with a win, joined by other notable players Leylah Fernandez and Barbora Krejcikova. Novak Djokovic prepa... Top News · Jan 14, 2024
Iga Swiatek saves two match points to reach first Wimbledon quarter-final Swiatek and Belinda Bencic served up a three-hour classic on Centre Court. The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
Pegula overpowers Tsurenko to reach her first quarter-final at Wimbledon Fourth seed Jessica Pegula continued her discreet sweep through the ladies single's draw on Sunday with a 6-1, 6-3 win over the veteran Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko. Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2023
I’m glad my husband let me hug him – Ons Jabeur relished David Beckham meeting Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up met the former England captain on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Lesia Tsurenko triumphs in record 38-point Grand Slam tie-break NEW DELHI: Lesia Tsurenko from Ukraine achieved a place in the fourth round of Wimbledon in London on Friday after winning the longest tie-break ever recorded in a Grand Slam women's singles match. The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023
Defending champion Iga Swiatek sets up French Open last eight with Coco Gauff NEW DELHI: Defending champion and world no.1 Iga Swiatek reached French Open quarters on Monday after her Ukrainian opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired, feeling unwell, just 31 minutes into the contest. The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023
Rune, Haddad Maia win French Open epics as Swiatek enjoys brief encounter Holger Rune and Beatriz Haddad Maia triumphed in marathon French Open epics which took almost eight hours to complete on Monday while Iga Swiatek required just 31 minutes to move into the quarter-finals. The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2023 Swiatek moves into last eight blockbuster with Gauff at French Open Top seed Iga Swiatek advanced to a last eight showdown with sixth seed Coco Gauff on Monday after Lesia Tsurenko retired from their fourth round clash.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 Coco Gauff hopes for an improved showing against Iga Swiatek at French Open The Pole lost only four games in last year’s final
France 24 · 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023 French Open order of play and schedule on Day 9 as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff in action Swiatek, Gauff and Ons Jabeur highlight the women’s draw, while Casper Ruud and Holger Rune are in action on the men’s side
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
The Hindu · May 14, 2023 Djokovic overcomes mid-match lapse to beat Dimitrov at Italian Open; Swiatek wins Djokovic raised his game when it counted most, broke Dimitrov in the opening game of the third, and improved to 11-1 in his career against the Bulgarian
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…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023 Russia’s Daria Kasatkina supports LTA decision to help Ukrainian players Daria Kasatkina said it made sense for the All England Club to give financial support to Ukrainians in the grass court season: ‘Most of the players, they cannot go home’
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023 Svitolina Criticizes ‘Useless’ WTA amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from…
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023 Belarusian tennis star "never faced so much hate" in locker room amid Ukraine war While some sports have banned Belarusian athletes from competing at international events, tennis chiefs took a different approach and have permitted stars to play under a neutral flag
Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2023 Miami Open players say Russia-Ukraine war has led to 'hate' and tension in locker room MIAMI — It was a picture-perfect Tuesday at the Miami Open. The sun was shining. The women’s main draw got underway. Fans sampled international cuisine and took selfies with some of their favorite players on the practice courts.