The Latest Breaking News from WTA

Russian tennis player allowed to play Wimbledon after switching to Georgian nationality

Natela Dzalamidze will play at Wimbledon under the Georgian flag, after it was announced Russian and Belarusian players will be unable to compete due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Emma Raducanu needs to find right formula for her future, says John McEnroe

John McEnroe has called the decision not to award ranking points at Wimbledon ‘crazy’ while praising Andy Murray’s progress with his metal hip

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Dimitar Kuzmanov victorious at Liverpool International Tennis Tournament as players gear up for Wimbledon

The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is now 20 years old and getting better and better

Liverpool Echo · Jun 20, 2022

Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon as slam without points ‘makes no sense’

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard, who recently had surgery on her shoulder, has pulled out of Wimbledon stating, ‘Using a PR entry at a tournament with no ranking points doesn’t make sense’

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2022

Greg Cote: Serena playing Wimbledon still matters, maybe more than ever. Because it feels like goodbye.

MIAMI — England just finished celebrating its Queen’s 75-year reign and now gets to cheer its tennis queen’s unexpected return at Wimbledon commencing June 27. There is great sentiment wrapped in both occasions because we know that, amid the celebration, we are watching the end draw near.

Miami Herald · Jun 16, 2022

Jack Draper bows out of Queen’s Club with defeat by Emil Ruusuvuori

The 20-year-old Briton was defeated 6-2, 7-6(2) by the Finnish qualifier in the second round at Queen’s Club

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

US Open allow Russian players to compete as Daniil Medvedev permitted to defend title

Russian tennis players such as Daniil Medvedev will be allowed to compete at this year's US Open, meaning the world number one is able to defend the title his won last year

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

Russian and Belarusian Players to Be Allowed to Compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only under a neutral flag, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday. Players from Russia and Belarus are not being allowed to compete at Wimbledon later this month, a move which prompted…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Serena Williams ends retirement speculation by confirming she will play Wimbledon 2022

American tennis icon Serena Williams will bid for a 24th Grand Slam title as she makes her anticipated return from injury at Wimbledon this summer

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

Former Tennis Pro Dokic Reveals Depression, Suicide Attempt

Former professional tennis player Jelena Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently and has been dealing with depression and anxiety. Dokic, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist at age 17 in 2000 and reached No. 4 in the WTA rankings, wrote in an Instagram post on Monday: "Constant feelings of sadness…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022