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‘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

Morning mail: rent increases outstrip government assistance, inflation set to hit 4.5%, life-drawing’s new era

Wednesday: Rental prices rise by up to 20.2%, while rent assistance increases only 4.5%. Plus: how life drawing became more inclusive

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Myopic view: On sports and politics

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

The Hindu

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

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon chiefs defend Russia player ban over 'propaganda' fears

London (AFP) - Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships to avoid "being used to benefit the propaganda machine of the Russian regime", tournament chiefs said on Tuesday.

AFP

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

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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

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia player ban

London (AFP) - Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.

AFP

WTA chief promises ‘strong reactions’ on Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian, Belarusian players

Steve Simon said that the Wimbledon decision was against Grand Slam rules

The Hindu

Tourism and hospitality groups tell Welsh Government how to protect legitimate self-catering holiday firms in Wales

The Welsh Government is proposing stricter rules on self-catering accommodation qualifying for business rates

Birmingham Post

WTA Not Returning to China in 2022, Wants Resolution to Peng Case

The WTA is still working to find a resolution to the standoff with China over the Peng Shuai issue but will not return to the country this year, Tour chief Steve Simon said. Former doubles world number one Peng's wellbeing became a concern for the WTA after she posted a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills

Paris (AFP) - WTA president Steve Simon warned Wimbledon that they face "strong reactions" to their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players and the week ahead could see more twists in the controversy which has split tennis.

AFP

Swiatek wins fourth consecutive title with Stuttgart triumph

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek won her fourth consecutive WTA title this year as she swept aside Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to claim the Stuttgart final on Sunday.

AFP

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AFP

Potapova shrugs off Wimbledon ban to win maiden WTA title

Istanbul (AFP) - Anastasia Potapova defeated fellow Russian Veronika Kudermetova to win her maiden WTA title in Istanbul on Sunday, shrugging off her country's controversial ban from this year's Wimbledon.

Daily Mirror

WTA chief fires warning to Wimbledon over ban on Russian and Belarusian players

WTA boss Steve Simon is the latest to condemn Wimbledon's ban, and has a warning for organisers if they do not backtrack on their plan

AFP

Swiatek brushes past Sabalenka to win Stuttgart final

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek won her fourth consecutive WTA title this year as she swept aside Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the Stuttgart final on Sunday.

AFP

Russia v Russia in Istanbul WTA final

Istanbul (AFP) - They may be facing a Wimbledon ban but Anastasia Potapova and Veronika Kudermetova ensured there will be at least one Russian winner on the WTA Tour this year by reaching the Istanbul final on Saturday.

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Sabalenka into second consecutive Stuttgart final

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - Aryna Sabalenka reached the final of the Stuttgart WTA tournament for the second year running with a straight sets win over Paula Badosa on Saturday.

AAP

Tomljanovic loses Istanbul Cup thriller

Australian No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic has missed her opportunity to reach her first semi-final in a WTA event in two-and-a-half years at the Istanbul Cup.

AFP

Rublev blasts Wimbledon ban as 'complete discrimination', Belarus threaten legal action

Belgrade (AFP) - World number eight Andrey Rublev blasted Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players as "complete discrimination" on Thursday while Belarus officials said the decision will only "incite hatred" and threatened legal action to have the sanction overturned.

AFP

Raducanu bounces back to punch ticket for Stuttgart quarter-finals

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) - US Open champion Emma Raducanu had to fight back in her second round tie on Thursday to set up a quarter-final match against world number one Iga Swiatek at the WTA Stuttgart tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Belarusian Tennis Federation seeks legal advice over Wimbledon ban

Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from this summer’s tournaments.

Reuters

Tennis-Ukraine's Svitolina says anti-war Russians, Belarusians should not face ban

Elina Svitolina said Russian and Belarusian players who denounce Moscow's invasion of her country Ukraine should be allowed to participate at Wimbledon.

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