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Is Tennis Boring Right Now?

In this week's mailbag, we look at the state of the game following Ash Barty's retirement.

Sports Illustrated

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina takes break amid "unbearable pain" over Russia war

Female tennis star Elina Svitolina announced she would take a break from the WTA Tour in a statement via her social media following Russia's invasion of her home country Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Medvedev, Zverev reach Miami last eight, angry Kyrgios out

Miami (AFP) - Top seed Daniil Medvedev moved within one victory of reclaiming the world number one ranking by advancing to the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals, defeating American Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday.

AFP

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Poland’s Swiatek Savors ‘Surreal’ No. 1 Achievement

Poland's Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a "surreal" achievement, with the 20-year-old set to replace retired Ash Barty at the top of the rankings. Swiatek clinched the ranking after defeating Viktorija Golubic 6-2 6-0 in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iga Swiatek becomes new WTA World No.1 with Miami win

Miami (AFP) - Poland's Iga Swiatek clinched becoming the new world number one in women's tennis on Friday by defeating Swiss player Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-0 at the WTA Miami Open.

AFP

Czech teen upsets Mertens at Miami Open

Miami (AFP) - Linda Fruhvirtova is only 16 years old but already dreaming of reaching the very top after producing a career-best performance Friday to stun Elise Mertens at the WTA Miami Open.

AFP

Swiatek poised to be No.1 with Barty coming off ranking list

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Ashleigh Barty said Thursday that she will remove herself from the WTA rankings after announcing her retirement, opening the door for Poland's Iga Swiatek to become world number one.

AFP

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World number one Ashleigh Barty leaves the tennis party aged 25

Reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis.

Radio France Internationale

How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Impacting Tennis

Unpacking all of the angles, from Russian logos on gear, to Sharapova’s response, to Medvedev’s recent losses and more.

Sports Illustrated

Ash Barty’s Abrupt Retirement Confirms Her Evident Authenticity

The world’s No. 1 player stepping away at age 25 may come as a surprise, but she has always played the game on her own terms. This decision is no different.

Sports Illustrated

Ash Barty retires: Tennis rocked as world No 1 quits game at age 25

Grand Slam winner said she was ‘spent’ and had nothing more to give

The Independent UK

Ash Barty retires: World number one’s career timeline after shock announcement

A look back at the 25-year-old’s three-time Gram Slam winner’s time on the world’s courts.

The Independent UK

‘I am spent’: World number one Ashleigh Barty retires from tennis at just 25

Ash Barty dropped a bombshell on the tennis world on Wednesday as she announced her retirement from the game at just 25.

Evening Standard

Ash Barty’s greatest hits: the moments that defined retired tennis star’s career

Australia’s humble champion spent 121 weeks as world No 1, crowning her Wimbledon win with an Australian Open trophy

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The Hindu

Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25

Barty’s announcement comes less than two months after winning the Australian Open for her third Grand Slam singles title.

Miami Herald

Michelle Kaufman: Russian top seed Medvedev, Belarusian Sabalenka deserve warm welcome at Miami Open

The Miami Open is underway at Hard Rock Stadium and both top seeds are prohibited from representing their flag or country. Men’s top seed Daniil Medvedev is from Russia and women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka is from Belarus.

AFP

Medvedev, Sabalenka top seeds at ATP and WTA Miami Open

Miami (AFP) - Daniil Medvedev will try to reclaim the world number one ranking and top seed Aryna Sabalenka chases her first final in 10 months at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swiatek Blows Away Sakkari to Win Windswept Indian Wells

Poland's Iga Swiatek blew away Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 to win a windswept Indian Wells final on Sunday and move up to number two in the world rankings. Another windy day in the California desert made life miserable for both players, the gusts contributing to an uneven contest littered…

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AFP

Swiatek beats Sakkari for Indian Wells WTA title, No 2 world ranking

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday to win the WTA Indian Wells title and move to a career-high ranking of number two in the world.

AFP

Swiatek-Sakkari rematch at Indian Wells with No. 2 ranking on the line

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek and Greece's Maria Sakkari duel in the desert Sunday with not only the Indian Wells WTA title on the line but also the world number two ranking.

AFP

Swiatek, Sakkari set up Indian Wells WTA title clash

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Maria Sakkari ended Paula Badosa's bid for a repeat title at Indian Wells on Friday, beating the defending champion to set up a final clash with former French Open winner Iga Swiatek.

AFP

Swiatek out-duels Halep to reach Indian Wells WTA final

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek beat two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells WTA final.

AFP

Badosa into Indian Wells semi-finals, Nadal, Alcaraz aim to follow

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Defending champion Paula Badosa solved the riddle of Veronika Kudermetova, cruising past the 21st seed 6-3, 6-2 to set up a semi-final clash with Maria Sakkari at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday.

AFP

Greece's Sakkari reaches Indian Wells WTA semi-finals

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - World number six Maria Sakkari powered into the semi-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.

Daily Mirror

WTA chief says Russian and Belarusian tennis players shouldn't face tournament bans

While other sports organisations have banned Russians and Belarusians from competing in international competition, the WTA and ATP have allowed such players to continue competing on tour

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