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Wimbledon set to be stripped of ranking points amid ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Tennis organisers reportedly took a step closer to making this year's Wimbledon Championships a points-less event after banning all Russian and Belarusian players from attending

Daily Mirror

Queen’s and Eastbourne to keep ranking points, ATP confirms

The Wimbledon warm-up events will go ahead as planned with full ranking points despite the ATP opposing Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The Independent UK

Swiatek seeks tiramisu treats after crushing Jabeur to retain Italian Open title

World number one Iga Swiatek lined up tiramisu for the celebration party after sweeping past Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to retain her Italian Open crown on Sunday in Rome.

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Swiatek emulates Williams with stroll past Sabalenka to reach Italian Open final

World number one Iga Swiatek on Saturday equalled Serena Williams' feat of 27 straight victories when she pulverized third seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final of the Italian Open in Rome.

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Chennai returns to international tennis map with 2022 WTA 250 tour

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin handed the approval letter that will see the first WTA 250 event in Tamil Nadu since 2017, from September 26 to October 2 this year

The Hindu

It's Officially Carlos Alcaraz Season

In our latest mailbag, we look at the Spaniard's jarring rise and ask why there aren't very many good tennis movies.

Sports Illustrated

Tunisia's Jabeur Hungry for More after Historic Madrid Title

Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked…

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How Wimbledon has got it all wrong on tennis and politics

By banning individual Russian and Belarusian players, it’s dug a trench that is too deep to climb out of

The Hindu

‘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

The Guardian - AU

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

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

The Hindu

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

Birmingham Post

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

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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

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.

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.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Rublev accuses Wimbledon of ‘complete discrimination’ over ban

The world No 8, Andrey Rublev, says Wimbledon’s reasons for banning Russian and Belarussian players are ‘not logical’

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic Calls Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players ‘Crazy’

The World No. 1 believes the decision by the tournament is unfair.

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