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Tennis tour bosses slam Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Organisers of the men's international tennis circuit say they're considering their next move after Wimbledon tournament directors barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's competition over the conflict in Ukraine.

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Emma Raducanu cruises past Storm Sanders in Stuttgart with impressive straight-sets win on clay

Emma Raducanu marked her WTA clay-court debut in style as she cruised to a straight-sets win over Storm Sanders in Stuttgart.

Evening Standard

ATP criticise Wimbledon decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus

The ATP have criticised Wimbledon’s decision to ban all players from Russia and Belarus.

Evening Standard

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WTA Responds to Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

The organization does not agree with the grand slam tournament’s decision, calling it “discrimination” against those impacted.

Sports Illustrated

Emma Raducanu marks clay-court debut in style with victory over Storm Sanders in Stuttgart

The 19-year-old US Open champion cruised to a 6-1 6-2 win

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon due to invasion of Ukraine

Entries from players from the two countries will be declined “with deep regret”, tournament organisers said.

The Independent UK

Russian, Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon

Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2021 and is No. 4 in the WTA rankings.

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Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players over Ukraine invasion

The most prestigious tournament in the world hasn't barred athletes from specific countries since the aftermath of WWII.

Axios

Wimbledon announces ban on players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon have confirmed the ban following weeks of discussions with the UK Government

The Independent UK

Wimbledon’s Decision to Ban Russian and Belarusian Players Is Indefensible

Tennis’s most important major is acting alone, as it always has. This time, its choices are for the worse.

Sports Illustrated

Wimbledon to Ban Russian Players, Including No. 2 Medvedev

This is the first tennis tournament in which Russian and Belarusian players have been barred from competing.

Sports Illustrated

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu could win sports car at ‘unique’ event as she gears up for clay debut

Emma Raducanu has opened up on participating in her first clay-court tournament on the WTA Tour, the tournament is also sponsored by Porsche, for whom she is an ambassador

Daily Mirror

How Good Can Carlos Alcaraz Get?

In our latest mailbag, we look at John Isner's doubles success and the proliferation of sports betting in tennis.

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The Independent UK

Wimbledon in talks with government over possible ban of Russian players

Men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev could be banned from this summer’s tournament

Daily Mirror

Naomi Osaka hits back at Stefanos Tsitsipas after call for women to play five sets

Naomi Osaka has responded to Stefanos Tsitsipas who believes women should play best of five-of-sets at grand slams - she is currently competing at the Miami Open, where she has reached the semi-finals

Sports Illustrated

Is Tennis Boring Right Now?

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

Daily Mirror

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

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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,…

Radio France Internationale

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

‘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.

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