The Latest Breaking News from WTA

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 20, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

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 · Mar 30, 2022

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 · Mar 30, 2022

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 · Mar 26, 2022

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 · Mar 23, 2022