Indian Wells: Billie Jean King rallies with old foe Martina Navratilova
Billie Jean King described it as a “privilege” to rally with Martina Navratilova at Indian Wells.
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WTA head Simon says players should not be banned over Ukraine crisis
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) head Steve Simon has said that individual athletes should not be penalised for "decisions of an authoritarian leadership" amid concerns that players from Russia and Belarus could be blocked from competing in tournaments.
Wimbledon, British government in talks about Russian players
Wimbledon organizers are having conversations with the British government about whether Russian tennis players — such as No. 1-ranked Daniil Medvedev — should be allowed to compete at the tournament this year if they don’t distance themselves from President Vladimir Putin because of his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Medvedev Wimbledon hopes could hinge on political assurance: UK minister
Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday. Huddleston said he would not be comfortable with a "Russian athlete flying the Russian flag" and winning the grasscourt Grand Slam in London. "Many countries have agreed that they will not allow representatives from Russia to compete.
Medvedev Wimbledon hopes could hinge on political assurance - UK minister
U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.
Australia to replace suspended Russian team in Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Australia will replace the suspended Russian team for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, governing body International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Monday. Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles following its February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Belarus, a key staging area for the invasion, which Russia says is a "special operation", has also been banned from the international team competitions.
Serbia And Australia Replace Russia In Davis Cup And Billie Jean King Cup
Holders Russia, suspended from international sporting competition because of its invasion of Ukraine, will be replaced by Serbia in the Davis Cup finals and by Australia in the Billie Jean Cup, the International Tennis Federation said on Monday. Serbia were chosen to take part in the Davis Cup finals in September because they were the highest-ranked losing semi-finalist in 2021.
Daniil Medvedev and Russian tennis players also carrying 'burden' amid Ukraine invasion
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime