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Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after losing to Russian opponent

Marta Kostyuk refused to shake the hand of Anastasia Potapova after defeat at the Miami Open. The Russian recently sparked outrage for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt at Indian Wells

The Independent UK

Ukraine tennis star refuses Russian rival’s handshake after kit row and makes WTA claim

Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova received an official warning from the WTA Tour after being pictured arriving for an Indian Wells match wearing a Spartak Moscow football shirt

Daily Mirror

WTA ignoring Ukrainian players request for meeting says Kostyuk

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk says the WTA Tour has ignored a request for a meeting with players from the war-torn nation in the latest signs of the conflict-related tensions in women's tennis.

AFP

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Blow for British as Raducanu, Murray crash out in Miami

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Canada's Bianca Andreescu won a first-round battle of former US Open champions, defeating Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open.

AFP

Andreescu beats Raducanu to advance in Miami

AFP

Locker-room hate: Tennis champ says she did nothing to deserve backlash

Belarussian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka received "hate" from people in the sport over Belarus' role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The New Daily

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.

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'I have never felt that much hate' says Belarus's Sabalenka

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Belarus' world number two Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced "hate" in the women's tour locker-room but hopes tensions with Ukrainian players will eventually ease.

AFP

Teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz passes Djokovic to return to No. 1 for Miami Open

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old tennis superstar from Spain, regained the world’s No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic on Monday after trouncing Daniil Medvedev on Sunday night at Indian Wells, and is set to play his opening match on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Miami Herald

Sabalenka 'feels bad' for Ukrainian players amid war tensions

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to stir tension in the tennis world, and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said Friday that it's not only Ukrainian players who are feeling the strain.

AFP

Sabalenka beats Sakkari to reach first Indian Wells final

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in a Stadium Court slugfest on Friday to reach the final of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 hard court tennis tournament.

AFP

Former No.3 Svitolina to make WTA return on Charleston clay

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Former world number three Elina Svitolina will make her return to the WTA Tour next month at Charleston, ending a maternity layoff of more than a year, organizers announced Friday.

AFP

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev sorry for Ukrainian players amid Tour tensions over war

One Ukrainian player withdrew from the tournament while a Russian player has been warned for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt.

The Independent UK

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev ‘feels sorry’ for Ukrainian players competing amid war

The world No 6 reacted to comments made by Iga Swiatek that Ukrainian players should be given more support while the compete amid war

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Why a Recent WTA Private Equity Deal Isn’t Necessarily Bad for Women’s Tennis

Jon Wertheim weighs in on the new deal, Seb Korda’s status and the return of the Hopman Cup.

The Independent UK

Russian player sparks outrage at Indian Wells after wearing Spartak Moscow shirt

Iga Swiatek has led criticism of Russia’s Anastasia Potapova after she wore the shirt before her third-round match

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swiatek Calls for More Support for Ukrainian Players

World number one Iga Swiatek has called for more support to be offered to Ukrainian players on the women's tour after Lesia Tsurenko said she withdrew from her match against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells due to a panic attack. Tsurenko said the attack was triggered by a chat…

The Independent UK

Lesia Tsurenko had ‘panic attack’ after chat with WTA chief left her ‘shocked’

Tsurenko said she was “absolutely shocked” by comments from Steve Simon about tennis’ response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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Daily Mirror

Ukrainian star withdrew from clash against Belarusian opponent due to "panic attack"

Lesla Tsurenko was set to take on Belarusian opponent Aryna Sabalenka at the Indian Wells Masters, but the 33-year-old pulled out of the arranged match on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Full Swing and Break Point to land second Netflix series amid Drive To Survive success

The two behind-the-scenes programs on the giant streaming platform will return next year for some more fly-on-the-wall action with the it's some of its biggest players

The Independent UK

Tennis still leads the way in women’s sport thanks to Billie Jean King’s example

June will mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the WTA as tennis players now dominate the world’s highest earning female athletes

The Independent UK

Tennis still leads the way in women’s sport as WTA nears 50-year anniversary

June will mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the WTA.

The Guardian - UK

Iga Swiatek still the one to beat at Indian Wells but challengers lining up

The Pole is world No 1 but Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open and Barbora Krejcikova beat Swiatek in Dubai

The Independent UK

WTA Tour: Women’s tennis set for £125m investment from CVC

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners are heavy investors in sport

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake Russian rival's hand after WTA title win

The Ukrainian tennis star enjoyed her greatest achievement in the game so far by securing her first title win against an opponent she did not engage with in the traditional manner post match

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