EXPLAINED: 36 - The Real Truth

Naomi Osaka cast doubts on Wimbledon participation after ranking points decision

The four-time grand slam champion said she was ‘leaning more towards not playing’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Rafael Nadal Is Happy to Wear the Crown

The Spaniard, who’ll turn 36 during the French Open, has become the elder statesman tennis desperately needs.

Sports Illustrated · May 23, 2022

Wimbledon branded an 'exhibition' as British No 1 Cam Norrie slams ranking points removal

After banning Russian and Belarusian players, Wimbledon has now been stripped of its ranking points, and British No 1 Cam Norrie attacked the decision made by the ATP Tour

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022

Wimbledon: How Russia’s war on Ukraine will affect world tennis

Women’s Tennis Association and Association of Tennis Professionals will not award ranking points to Wimbledon players.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2022

Alcaraz all set to give tough fight to Djokovic and Nadal at French Open

PARIS: The boldest statement of the season came from 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in Madrid. A thunderbolt much like his forehand. That the Spaniard closed back-to-back wins over the Czars of the sport en route to his second ATP Masters title two weeks ago, underscored his mettle.

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

Wimbledon’s Russia ban prompts tours to cut ranking points

The women's and men’s professional tennis tours say they will not award ranking points for Wimbledon this year because of the All-England Club’s ban on players from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine

The Hindu · May 21, 2022

Live: Russia cuts off gas exports to Finland after payments dispute

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Saturday it had halted gas exports to neighbouring Finland as it had not received payment in rubles. After Russia moved troops into Ukraine on February 24, Moscow asked clients from "unfriendly countries" – including EU member states – to pay for gas in rubles, a…

France 24 · May 21, 2022

Wimbledon stands by Russian player ban despite being stripped of ranking points

Wimbledon organisers said they ‘made the only viable decision’.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Wimbledon chiefs express 'deep disappointment' at ranking points being stripped

Wimbledon have been punished by the ATP and WTA Tours for banning Russian and Belarusian stars from the tournament this summer, with the All England Club having their ranking points stripped

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

ATP Strips Ranking Points for 2022 Wimbledon

Now, Russian and Belarusian players impacted by the ban will not be punished for missing out on the Grand Slam tournament.

Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2022