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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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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

Daily Mirror

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.

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Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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’

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

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

Sports Illustrated

Ukraine star Elina Svitolina says Russians who denounce Vladimir Putin should be allowed to play Wimbledon

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Axios

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.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon announces ban on players from Russia and Belarus

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

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Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Daily Mirror

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

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

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