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Alcaraz jumps Djokovic, returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings; Medvedev No. 2; Swiatek leads WTA

Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open, and Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament.

The Hindu

Why Wimbledon’s reversal of their ban on Russian players is good for players, fans and the tennis sports industry

Can Wimbledon 2023 regain its status as the number one grand slam on the tennis tour? It certainly has the potential to achieve this status with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s (AELTC) reversing its ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players.

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Rybakina to clash with Kalinina in Rome final

Rome (AFP) - Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina fought from 4-1 down in the second set to overhaul Jelena Ostapenko on Friday to reach the final of the Italian Open.

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Ukraine's Kalinina outduels Russia's Kudermetova to reach Rome final

Rome (AFP) - Anhelina Kalinina of the Ukraine reached the second WTA final of her career with a 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 defeat of Russia's Veronika Kudermetova at the Italian Open on Friday.

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Madrid Open organisers apologise for not letting women's doubles finalists speak to crowd

The chief executive of the Madrid Open apologises after the women's doubles finalists were not allowed to address fans after their match and says it will never happen again, but the tournament is under fire for other issues regarding inequality.

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Madrid Open apologises for not letting Women’s Doubles finalists speak after match

Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women's doubles finalists to speak on court following Sunday's match.

Evening Standard

‘Unacceptable’: Madrid Open sorry after silencing women’s doubles finalists

Madrid Open apologies after the women’s doubles finalists were not allowed to speak after the match

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Sabalenka’s progress faces test as she enters Swiatek’s Rome fortress

Just how much the world No 2 has closed the gap on her rival could become clear on the slow clay in Italy

The Guardian - UK

Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek Rivalry Should Help Women’s Tennis

The geopolitical tensions surrounding the top two players in the world, as well as their contrasting personalities and styles, will only elevate fan interest.

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Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine but female players feel overshadowed in Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz defended his title while a classic women’s final came amid accusations that the WTA event was sidelined

The Guardian - UK

ATP hails 'new era' for Chinese tennis at Shanghai Masters launch

Shanghai (AFP) - ATP executives hailed a "new era" for Chinese tennis as they relaunched the lucrative Shanghai Masters on Monday after three consecutive years of Covid cancellations.

AFP

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

The Guardian - UK

How Tennis Can Capture Attention Apart From Just the Majors

The ATP and WTA would need to get creative to extend their brands outside their big tournaments in the same way the NFL does with its draft.

Sports Illustrated

Emma Raducanu a doubt for French Open after wrist injury

British No.1 will fall out of WTA’s top 100 next week

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World number one Swiatek calls for prize money equality

Madrid (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek on Wednesday called for prize money equality between WTA and ATP events.

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Women's tennis more consistent than men's: Swiatek

Madrid (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek called for prize money equality between WTA and ATP events, saying Wednesday that women's tennis is now more consistent than men's.

The Hindu

Defending champion Jabeur to miss Madrid Open

Tunisian Ons Jabeur will not defend her title at the WTA Madrid Open after withdrawing Monday with a calf injury.

The National (Scotland)

Wimbledon set to make £500,000 Ukraine donation after Russian ban U-turn

Ukrainian players will also receive free hospitality and training facilities at this summer’s championships.

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The Independent UK

Wimbledon to house Ukraine's players, fund relief efforts

The All England Club will pay for two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their teams during the grass-court season and will donate what could top more than $600,000 after deciding to allow players from Russia and Belarus back into the tournament despite the ongoing war

AFP

Defending champion Jabeur to miss Madrid Open

Madrid (AFP) - Tunisian Ons Jabeur will not defend her title at the WTA Madrid Open after withdrawing Monday with a calf injury.

AFP

Swiatek beats Sabalenka to win second straight Stuttgart title

Berlin (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win her second consecutive Stuttgart title on Sunday.

AFP

Sabalenka sees off Badosa to reach Stuttgart semis

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - World number two Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to see off Spanish wild card Paula Badosa and reach the WTA Stuttgart semi-finals for the third consecutive year on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Mailbag: Why the WTA Is Already Returning to China

The courage the organization showed in taking a stand after the disturbing Peng Shuai situation was short-lived.

The Guardian - UK

Emma Raducanu one of the chosen few as WTA tournament places dry up

The Stuttgart event has a limited field which means even many top female tennis players must look elsewhere to survive

The Independent UK

LTA makes financial loss after fines for ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The WTA and ATP penalised the governing body approximately £1.4million.

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