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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Newcastle face backlash as 'leaked' Saudi Arabia-style away kit attracts criticism
Newcastle United will reportedly be taking inspiration from their Saudi Arabian owners next season, with the Daily Mail claiming the Magpies’ away kit for 2022-23 will be a green and white design.
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.
Iga Świątek secures longest winning streak since tennis legend in 2015
Iga Świątek has earned her 25th consecutive victory at the Italian Open, recording the longest winning streak since Serena Williams’s run in 2015.
Iga Świątek secures longest winning streak since Serena Williams in 2015
Iga Świątek has earned her 25th consecutive victory at the Italian Open, recording the longest winning streak since Serena Williams’s run in 2015.
Will Novak Djokovic be top seed for French Open? Where will Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz be seeded for draw?
It’s been 18 years since the top seed at a Grand Slam wasn’t Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Andy Murray. That streak – dating back to Andy Roddick being seeded No. 1 at the 2004 Australian Open, where he lost in the quarter-finals – could be broken at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic should be barred as Wimbledon chiefs told they're wrong over Russian ban
Wimbledon has been told their ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players was the wrong idea, with world No 1 Novak Djokovic deserving to be barred over his unvaccinated status instead. More than 11,000 Express Sport readers voted in a poll and claimed the All England Club weren't right to ban Russians, while also saying the defending champion should not be allowed to compete.
Rafa Nadal says that he wants to 'protect every single player' amid escalating Wimbledon row over Russian ban
Rafa Nadal refused to be drawn on whether he would support a boycott of Wimbledon or the tournament being stripped of its ranking points as a row over its decision to ban Russian and Belarussian players intensifies. Wimbledon — having considered the options surrounding their position over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war — announced their decision last month, and it provoked a backlash among many on the tennis circuit, including from male world No.1 Novak Djokovic and Britain's Andy Murray.