French Open champion Iga Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'
Newly crowned French Open champion Iga Swiatek urged Ukraine to "stay strong" following the invasion by Russia.
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French Open champion Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'
PARIS : World number one and newly crowned French Open women's champion Iga Swiatek of Poland urged Ukraine on Saturday to "stay strong" amid the ongoing invasion by Russia.
Wimbledon 'nearing WTA deal' to allow players to keep half ranking points in ATP clash
Wimbledon is nearing a deal with the WTA that would see players keep half their ranking points for this year's Championships, according to reports. However, the ATP is said to be remaining firm in its stance that points will be withdrawn for the 2021 and 2022 editions of the tournament.
Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon entry list, Roger Federer and Williams sisters absent
Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included. Osaka said last month that she was "not 100% sure" she would participate at the grasscourt Grand Slam because of the decision by the sport's governing bodies to strip the tournament of ranking points had reduced her motivation to play. Wimbledon had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a 'special operation'.
Osaka on Wimbledon entry list; Federer and Williams sisters absent
Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for the Wimbledon Championships, released by the organisers on Friday, but Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.
Roger Federer and Serena Williams not included on entry lists for Wimbledon
Roger Federer and Serena Williams have not been included in the entry lists for this month’s Wimbledon.
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