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Sports World Was Dazzled by Fantastic French Open Women’s Final

Iga Świątek battled to repeat as French Open champion in an instant classic.

Sports Illustrated

Big-ticket tennis all set to leave India

Tata Open Maharashtra ATP 250 will no longer usher in the tennis season in January; WTA 250 event in Chennai not to continue after a year’s tryst

The Hindu

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.

France 24

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WTA releases updated 2023 calendar with Chinese events

The governing body of women's tennis revealed its calendar on Friday for the latter part of 2023, including the resumption of operations in China. As part of the calendar, China will host a WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing in September, marking the return of top-tier women's tennis to the country.

The Times of India

A sexism ‘fiasco’ hangs over the French Open — its response will be telling

The French Open will be under pressure to respond to criticism of last year’s scheduling following a series of controversial incidents at tournaments in Madrid and Rome

The Independent UK

Daniil Medvedev Is a Real Contender at French Open

The Russian player has been averse to clay in the past, but has become a persistent, tenacious fighter.

Sports Illustrated

LTA’s fine for banning players contributes to operating losses of £9.5million

The governing body did not allow Russians or Belarusians to play at Wimbledon in 2022.

The Independent UK

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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.

The Conversation

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.

ABC News

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

The Independent UK

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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The Guardian - UK

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

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

Evening Standard

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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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.

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

LTA fine from WTA for barring Russian and Belarusian tennis players is halved

The fine imposed by the world governing body for women’s tennis has been cut to $375,000 following a successful appeal

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