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Emma Raducanu has learned her fate in the Madrid Open draw as she is set to make her debut at the 1000-point event next week. The world No 11 has been given a favourable opening round as she faces Tereza Martincova, the Czech player she beat in her first-ever professional clay-court match at the Billie Jean King Cup two weeks ago.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the world swimming federation's nine-month suspension of Russian Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov for attending a rally was "absurd", adding that Russian and Belarusian athletes had faced discrimination based on their nationality.
Ronnie O’Sullivan built a commanding lead in his World Championship quarter-final against Stephen Maguire after a scrappy first session. Both players missed opportunities throughout at the Crucible and there were only four breaks over 50. Ad/> O’Sullivan made three of those – 54, 70 and 123 – and leads 6-2 as he aims to move a step closer to a record-equalling seventh world title.
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday. Organisers of the Grand Slam last week announced the move in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meaning stars such as Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka cannot play at the event, which starts in late June. The decision was criticised by the ATP, which runs the men's tour, and women's tour organisers the WTA, while Rublev labelled it "complete discrimination" and defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said it was "crazy".
LONDON (Reuters) - Banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon championships was the only viable option under the guidance provided by the British government, the organisers of the grass court Grand Slam said on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his Wimbledon title after organisers at the All England Club (AELTC) said that players will not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to compete at the tournament.
Wimbledon has made the “most responsible decision possible” by banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament, according to All England Club (AELTC) chairman Ian Hewitt. The AELTC, which organises the Grand Slam, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), have announced that Russian and Belarusian players will not be permitted to play in the UK this summer following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> The move has been criticised by the ATP Tour and the WTA Tour, where men and women are still allowed to compete under neutral flags.