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Ukrainian tennis star reveals her family home was hit by Russian missile

Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska shared the images of a heavily damaged apartment building on social media

The Independent UK · Sep 13

All India Tennis Association cuts overseas travel allowance to $450 from $700

The All India Tennis Association approved governance reforms, cutting official overseas travel allowances significantly. Officials will now receive USD 450 daily, a reduction from the previous USD 700 entitlement. Foreign tour durations are capped at four days, and only current office-bearers can travel officially. Junior players will receive overseas training…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Starving and stranded in a war zone: The sailors living in fear of death in the Strait of Hormuz

IN FOCUS: Iran has stepped up attacks on ships in the waterway, leading to the collapse of an interim US peace deal. The crisis is leaving seafarers spending months without food, medication and wages, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Tennis Mailbag: Meet Michael Antonius, the American Teen Who Just Made History

The 16-year-old spoke with Jon Wertheim after becoming the youngest American to win an ITF men’s singles title.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Israel expands invasion of southern Lebanon – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 29

‘It’s a miracle we survived’: the civilian crew trapped on a ship in Ukraine as bombs rained down

As record number of seafarers and cargo ships are abandoned in war zones, crew members stranded in a Black Sea port have shared their dramatic testimony with the Guardian

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Record 6,000 sailors abandoned in 2025, mostly by shadow fleets

In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages.

Euronews · Feb 2

Tennis Kenya Finally Explains Why Hajar Abdelkader Received A Wildcard At Nairobi Tournament

Tennis Kenya explains Hajar Abdelkader's wildcard was granted last‑minute but later conceded misstep, promising tighter standards to safeguard African tennis.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

Who Is Hajar Abdelkader? Internet Reacts To How Egyptian Tennis Player Got A Wildcard, Debuts Sports Career

Unranked Egyptian tennis player Hajar Abdelkader went viral after a 6-0, 6-0 loss in her ITF W35 Nairobi debut, sparking debate over wildcard entries and tennis standards.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8

Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees

Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025