Tennis
Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'
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Wednesday, 05 April 2023 13:54
A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek.Players from the two countries were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but were allowed to compete elsewhere on the ATP and WTA Tours under a neutral flag.Wimbledon has now reversed its decision for the…
Rafael Nadal remains French Open doubt after Monte Carlo withdrawal because of injury
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Tuesday, 04 April 2023 03:53
Defending champion Rafael Nadal remains a doubt for the French Open after pulling out of next week's Monte Carlo Masters with an ongoing hip injury.The Spanish world number 14 has won the tournament in Monaco 11 times but is not fit to return to action.The 36-year-old has not played since his straight-set second-round defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald at the…
Garbine Muguruza: Ex-Wimbledon champion to take break from tennis until summer
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Monday, 03 April 2023 12:32
Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza says she will take an extended break from tennis until the summer.The Spanish former world number one has only played four times this year, not appearing at all since January.The 29-year-old, who has dropped to 132nd in the world, said she will miss the clay and grass-court seasons."Spending time with family and friends and it's…
ITF announces record women's prize money and a return to China
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Monday, 03 April 2023 07:44
The International Tennis Federation will offer record prize money in women's events over the next three months and allow a return to China this year.There will be $5m (£4m) on offer across 164 women's ITF events in April, May and June, a 10% increase on 2022.ITF tournaments, the level below the ATP and WTA Tours, have not taken place in…
Miami Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner to win fourth title of year
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Sunday, 02 April 2023 12:21
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev won the Miami Open title for the first time by beating Jannik Sinner in straight sets.The in-form Russian fourth seed, 27, broke serve twice in the opening set before easing to a 7-5 6-3 victory.It is the fifth Masters 1,000 crown of his career and his fourth ATP title of 2023 following wins in…
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