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Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and Belarus ‘unfair’, ATP says

The ATP said it will continue to allow players from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral flag at ATP events

The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Viacom18 launches Sports18, its dedicated sports channel

Sports18 will be the new home to the world's most premium sports properties, including the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, NBA, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Abu Dhabi T10, and top ATP and BWF events

The Hindu

Boris Becker urges ATP to let temperamental tennis stars continue to behave how they want

A clampdown on misconduct in the wake of recent on-court outbursts from Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev raises the ire of an occasionally temperamental great of the sport.

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Injury-plagued Tsonga hopes to say adieu at French Open

French tennis chiefs were on Thursday weighing up whether to give veteran player Jo-Wilfred Tsonga an invitation to play in the French Open so he can say farewell to the international circuit at his home tournament in May.

Radio France Internationale

Nadal Inspires Teen Star Alcaraz to Miami Open Crown

Carlos Alcaraz believes watching boyhood idol Rafael Nadal helped him become the youngest ever Miami Open champion on Sunday. Alcaraz, who turns 19 next month, showed why many believe he is currently the hottest young prospect in men's tennis with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Norway's world number eight Casper…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Teenager Carlos Alcaraz claims first Masters 1000 title with victory at Miami Open

The 18-year-old became the youngest Miami men’s champion in the event’s history.

The Independent UK

Daniil Medvedev Undergoes Procedure for Small Hernia, Will Miss 1-2 Months

The World No. 2 tennis star will most likely miss most if not all of clay season.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Kyrgios stuns Andrey Rublev at Miami Open but hit with Indian Wells fine

Nick Kyrgios takes down world number seven Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Miami Open, but receives a fine for his on-court behaviour at last week's Indian Wells tournament.

ABC News

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

Nadal Vanquishes Alcaraz to Set Up Indian Wells ATP Final with Fritz

Rafael Nadal battled past Carlos Alcaraz and the elements on Saturday, beating his talented young Spanish compatriot 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who claimed a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to…

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Nadal Thwarts Kyrgios to Reach Indian Wells Semi-finals

Rafael Nadal left Nick Kyrgios frustrated and fuming with a 7-6 (7/0), 4-7, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday. The unflappable Spaniard, who claimed a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 19-0 in 2022…

Daily Mirror

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Neutralizes Opelka to Extend Perfect 2022 Start, Alcaraz, Norrie Win

Rafael Nadal battled past big-hitting American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/5) on Wednesday to push his 2022 record to 18-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who won a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Former Player Dolgopolov Vows to Defend Ukraine

Former tennis player Alexandr Dolgopolov said on Wednesday he has traveled home to Ukraine to defend the country after undergoing weapons training. The 33-year-old, who won three ATP titles and reached a career-high ranking of number 13, said he was in Turkey with his sister and mother when Russia's invasion…

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The Guardian - UK

Emma Raducanu overcomes rocky patch to reach Indian Wells third round

Emma Raducanu played some of her best tennis since the US Open to defeat Caroline Garcia at Indian Wells, while Andy Murray recorded his 700th ATP tour win

Sports Illustrated

The ATP’s Failure to Discipline Alexander Zverev is a Disgrace

In this week’s mailbag, we also look at the floundering Davis Cup and ask why Nadal hasn’t gotten a solo Sports Illustrated cover.

Daily Mirror

Alexander Zverev learns punishment for X-rated umpire outburst as star is hit with ban

World number three Alexander Zverev has been handed an eight-week ban for his actions aimed at the umpire in Mexico last month.

The Independent UK

Alexander Zverev given suspended eight-week ban by ATP for Mexican Open outburst

The behaviour of the German was heavily criticised following a doubles match

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zverev Handed Suspended Eight-Week Ban by ATP for Acapulco Outburst

Men's tennis governing body has handed world number three Alexander Zverev a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racket against the umpire's chair at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament. Zverev was fined $20,000 for verbal abuse, $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct…

The New Daily

Suspended ban for Zverev outburst

Alexander Zverev has been put on probation for one year by the ATP for violently hitting the chair umpire's stand repeatedly with his racquet.

The Independent UK

Alexander Zverev urged to undergo rehab after recent on-court outburst

The German is set to return to the court at the Davis Cup this week

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