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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

The Hindu

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.

Miami Herald

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Daily Mirror

Tomljanovic passes Indian Wells WTA test

Ajla Tomljanovic has advanced to the second the round of the WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells, with a three-set victory in the California desert.

AAP

Yastremska to Donate Lyon Prize Money to Aid War Torn Ukraine

Dayana Yastremska's unexpected run to the Lyon Open final ended in defeat on Sunday but the Ukrainian said she would donate her prize money towards aid efforts following Russia's invasion of her country 10 days ago. Yastremska, who has won three WTA titles, fled Ukraine with her younger sister with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ukrainian tennis players Elina Svitolina and Dayana Yastremska emotional after WTA Tour wins

Two Ukrainian tennis players, thousands of kilometres apart, pay tribute to their country after winning their matches on the WTA Tour.

ABC News

Svitolina of Ukraine beats Potapova of Russia in WTA event

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of a women's tennis tournament in Mexico after deciding not to boycott the match in the wake of Russia's invasion of her home country

The Independent UK

International Governing Bodies of Tennis Condemn Russia’s Invasion, Impose Suspensions

The WTA, ATP and ITF took action on future events including Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Sports Illustrated

Russia and Belarus barred from Davis Cup but players may compete under neutral flag

Tennis’s governing bodies issued a joint statement that stopped short of a ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The Independent UK

Elina Svitolina boycotts WTA event after Ukraine star refuses to play Russian opponent

The ITF has cancelled all tournaments scheduled to be held in Russia this year following the country’s invasion of Ukraine but Svitolina has called for firmer action

The Independent UK

Ukrainian tennis star refusing to face Russian opponent unless IOC demands are followed

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has made a stance after being drawn against Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the first round of the Monterrey Open in Mexico

Daily Mirror

‘Heartbeat of our nation’: Ash Barty ticks off lifelong goal with visit to Uluru

World No 1 has a hit with local school students as she celebrates a run of 110 consecutive weeks at top of WTA rankings

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Evening Standard

Emma Raducanu retires from longest WTA tour match of the season through injury in Mexico

Injury forced Emma Raducanu to retire early from the longest match of the WTA Tour season so far in Mexico.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu forced to retire with injury in final set of WTA’s longest match of the season

The Briton took an off-court medical timeout wit a hip complaint in the deciding set of her Guadalajara Open first round meeting with Australia’s Daria Saville

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu forced to retire in final set of WTA’s longest match of the season

The Briton took an off-court medical timeout in the deciding set of her Guadalajara Open first round meeting with Australia’s Daria Saville.

The Hindu

Sania-Hradecka combine in quarterfinals

Sania Mirza in partnership with Lucie Hradecka beat Hao-Ching Chan and Demi Schuurs 7-6(3), 5-7, 11-9 in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the $768,680 WTA tennis tournament in Dubai. In the quarterfinals, Sania and partner were scheduled to play Shuko Aoyama of Japan and Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia. The results: $768,680…

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Novak Djokovic enters Indian Wells tennis tournament despite COVID-19 vaccination being entry requirement

Organisers of the prestigious Indian Wells tennis tournament say they are bound by vaccination rules from the WTA and ATP, as well as US federal and state laws, meaning Novak Djokovic's participation is not a sure thing.

The Independent UK

Peng Shuai’s ‘huge misunderstanding’ claim ‘does not alleviate our concerns’, insists WTA chief

Peng Shuai made a further public appearance at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Tuesday after describing reports over her disappearance as a ‘huge misunderstanding’

Daily Mirror

WTA chief reiterates Peng Shuai concerns despite her denying sexual assault allegation

In an interview with L'Equipe at the Winter Olympics, Peng Shuai denied that she was sexually assaulted by a former Chinese party leader official

The Independent UK

Peng Shuai interview ‘does not alleviate any of our concerns’, WTA says

Peng was accompanied by Chinese Olympic Committee chief of staff Wang Kan who translated her responses for an interview with L’Equipe

The Guardian - UK

Peng Shuai says Weibo post sparked ‘enormous misunderstanding’

Tennis player gave interview to L’Équipe on sidelines of Beijing Olympics, accompanied by Chinese official

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal Is The Comeback King, And The Big Three's New Leader

Rafa's fight back from a two-set deficit in Sunday's nearly six-hour epic Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev might be the best win of his career.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Collins Stands between Barty and the End of Australia’s Title Drought

Ash Barty will carry the weight of a nation on her shoulders when she faces big-hitting American Danielle Collins in Saturday's Australian Open final, as she seeks to end her country's 44-year wait for a home champion. The world number one has lost just 21 games to reach her maiden…

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