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The Latest Breaking News from Wimbledon

Boris Becker jailed for two years and six months over 2017 bankruptcy fraud

Former men’s world No 1 tennis player was declared bankrupt over unpaid loan of more than £3m on his estate in Mallorca, Spain

The Independent UK

Wimbledon star Boris Becker jailed for two-and-a-half years over bankruptcy

The former world number one, 54, was declared bankrupt in 2017.

The Independent UK

Boris Becker: The rise and fall of tennis legend who was ‘Britain’s favourite German’

‘Boom boom Boris’ enjoyed a fortune as the youngest male Wimbledon champion before he went bust and was jailed

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Tennis legend Boris Becker sentenced to two and a half years in jail

Boris Becker, the six-time Grand Slam men's singles champion, was sentenced today (Friday) after being found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act earlier this month

Daily Mirror

Boris Becker wears tie in Wimbledon colours for bankruptcy sentencing

The former tennis ace could be jailed after being convicted of four offences under the Insolvency Act.

The Independent UK

Desperate Everton must lean on fans and harness hostile Goodison Park to avoid relegation

Frank Lampard’s side are stuck in the relegation zone with only six matches remaining ahead of the visit of Chelsea on Sunday

The Independent UK

How Wimbledon has got it all wrong on tennis and politics

By banning individual Russian and Belarusian players, it’s dug a trench that is too deep to climb out of

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Boris Becker faces possible jail term

LONDON: Former tennis star Boris Becker will learn on Friday whether he faces a lengthy jail term after he was found guilty by a British court of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.

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French Open makes decision on Russian and Belarusian players after Wimbledon ban

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to play on the Roland Garros clay as French tennis officials decide to go a different route than Wimbledon

Daily Mirror

Millman knocked out by qualifier in Munich

There'll be no further Australian interest in the ATP's Munich clay-court tournament after John Millman was beaten by a qualifier Egor Gerasimov.

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Aslan Karatsev wears Wimbledon T-shirt on practice court amid ban on Russian players

Aslan Karatsev, the Russian World No. 14 who reached the Australian Open semi-finals in January, wore a Wimbleon-themed T-shirt following the tournament's ban on Russian players amid the invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

‘Stop the monster’: Ukrainian tennis chief backs Wimbledon ban on Russians

A senior Ukrainian tennis official has backed the exclusion of players as ‘the right thing’ and criticised the WTA and ATP for opposing the move

The Guardian - UK

A Few Thoughts on Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

In our latest mailbag, we look at the cases for and against the All England Club’s recent decision.

Sports Illustrated

Wimbledon 2022: Dates, schedule and how to get tickets

Tennis fans will once again beable to buy on the day tickets at Wimbledon

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Roger Federer return plans outlined as tennis legend allays retirement fears

Roger Federer's return to the ATP Tour will come at the Swiss Indoors event - a tournament he has won 10 times and not lost at since 2013 - as the icon returns from years battling injury

The Hindu

Myopic view: On sports and politics

Individual sportspersons should not be penalised for the actions of their political leaders

The Hindu

Djokovic can play at Wimbledon; no vaccination required

While the tournament encourages all players to get vaccinated, ‘it will not be a condition of entry to compete’

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Novak Djokovic can defend Wimbledon title after Covid restrictions lifted

Players will not be required to be vaccinated at this summer's tournament

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Wimbledon defends player ban as Djokovic is given green light for SW19

Wimbledon chiefs have denied the decision to decline the entries of Russian and Belarusian players to this year’s championships was an act of discrimination

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Wimbledon Drops Vaccine Mandate, Djokovic Eligible to Compete

Tournament organizers will allow the 20-time Grand Slam winner to compete in this summer’s event.

The Independent UK

Roger Federer set for tennis return in September following injury

The 20-time grand-slam champion has been sidelined since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals in July last year

Daily Mirror

Chief claims Wimbledon given 'no alternative' but to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon chief Ian Hewitt has claimed the tournament's hands were tied regarding their decision to ban the Russian and Belarusian players from this year's event

ABC News

Novak Djokovic free to play Wimbledon after organisers confirm players do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Wimbledon organisers confirm players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter this year's tournament, allowing Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic to defend his title.

Daily Mirror

European nations 'set to follow suit' after Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian stars

Wimbledon are reportedly set to be followed by their European nations concerning their ban on Russian and Belarusian players amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic able to defend Wimbledon title with Covid restrictions lifted

The world number one has played only three tournaments in 2022 because of entry restrictions imposed by various countries.

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