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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

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

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,…

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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

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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.

The Independent UK

‘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.

Evening Standard

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

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…

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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

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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.

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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…

ABC News

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - AU

‘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

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

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