Kremlin issues angry response to ‘unacceptable’ Wimbledon ban
The Kremlin has issued a damning statement after it was announced that Russian and Belarussian players were to be banned from competing at Wimbledon this…
News Archives: 04/2022
WTA chief promises a ‘strong reaction’ after Wimbledon ban
WTA CEO Steve Simon has branded the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from UK tournaments, including Wimbledon, as “extremely disappointing”, saying that they…
‘Money means everything there’ – Wimbledon shamed over Russian ban by top pro
The decision to ban Russian tennis players from Wimbledon this year has been slammed by an ATP tour veteran who’s amassed over $0.5m in prize…
Carlos Alcaraz beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to mirror incredible Rafael Nadal stat
Carlos Alcaraz created astonishing symmetry with Rafael Nadal on Friday as he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona. The quarterfinal win will see Alcaraz break into…
Ukrainian former ATP pro labels Andrey Rublev a ‘liar and hypocrite’ for statement on Wimbledon ban
Alexandr Dolgopolov has urged Andrey Rublev to reconsider his words in response to the decision made by Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from…
Aryna Sabalenka ‘plays perfect’ to snap Anett Kontaveit indoor WTA win streak at 22
Aryna Sabalenka has ended Anett Kontaveit’s stunning indoor win streak at 22 victories after she downed the Estonian to reach the semi-finals of the WTA…
Wimbledon decision ‘illogical and discriminatory’ declares Andrey Rublev
Andrey Rublev has strongly opposed the decision made by Wimbledon to ban him and fellow Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 event, even putting…
Emma Raducanu inches closer to WTA top 10 with Stuttgart run
Emma Raducanu has secured a new career-high ranking of world number 11 by making it to the last eight of the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open. …
Carlos Alcaraz ‘feeling 100%’ after claiming quartet of quarters to breeze through in Barcelona
Carlos Alcaraz awaits a possible encounter with familiar foe Stefanos Tsitsipas after he made short work of compatriot Jaume Munar to reach the last eight…
‘I was in exam halls’ – Emma Raducanu dismisses Iga Swiatek comparison
Emma Raducanu has disregarded the idea that she and newly-crowned world number one Iga Swiatek have had similar young success. Swiatek announced herself to the…
