Russian tennis chief hits back at Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina & calls her a ‘nobody’
Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpischev has criticised Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina for urging fellow players to condemn the Russian government.
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Tennis-Swiatek beats Andreescu in Rome for 26th consecutive win
(Reuters) - World number one Iga Swiatek extended her winning run to 26 matches with a 7-6(2) 6-0 victory over Bianca Andreescu in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Friday.
Swiatek beats Andreescu in Rome for 26th consecutive win
World number one Iga Swiatek extended her winning run to 26 matches with a 7-6(2) 6-0 victory over Bianca Andreescu in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Friday.
Liverpool XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup final
Liverpool will be without Fabinho as they look to secure FA Cup glory at Wembley against Chelsea on Saturday.
Amelie Mauresmo says players will face sanctions for pro-Vladimir Putin statements at French Open
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says there is “no fair decision” regarding allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the tournament, but they will face “sanctions” if they support Vladimir Putin in public. Wimbledon has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> However, the French Open is sticking with the ATP and WTA, which are allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete as individuals and not under their national flags.
Swiatek sweeps into Rome quarters, Zverev and Tsitsipas through
Iga Swiatek continued her hot streak on Thursday by seeing off Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-1 to move into the Italian Open quarter-finals.
Iga Swiatek makes it 25 wins in a row after beating Victoria Azarenka at Italian Open
Red hot Iga Swiatek made it 25 wins in a row after an impressive 6-4, 6-1 victory over Victoria Azarenka at the Italian Open on Thursday.
Swiatek beats Azarenka to sweep into Italian Open quarters
Iga Swiatek continued her hot streak on Thursday by seeing off Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-1 to move into the Italian Open quarter-finals. World number one Swiatek needed nearly two hours to claim her 25th straight victory as the 20-year-old bids for a fifth tournament win in a row. Swiatek is the favourite for the French Open which starts later this month and showed why in an impressive performance against Azarenka, herself a former top-ranked player and Grand Slam winner.