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Iga Swiatek será la próxima número uno del mundo

, que anunció su retirada del tenis el miércoles, ya tiene sucesora como número uno del ranking mundial: será , que se aupará a lo más alto de la clasificación el 4 de abril cuando se actualice y la australiana lo abandone por petición propia. La polaca de 20 años obtuvo ante la suiza Viktorija Golubic (6-2 y 6-0 en 74 minutos) la victoria que necesitaba para asegurarse el puesto y que Paula Badosa, que era la otra candidata, no se lo arrebatara en caso de que la española alzara el trofeo.

Chris Evert on Daniil Medvedev and Russian players - ‘We can’t begin to understand how it’s affecting them‘

Eurosport expert Chris Evert said it is difficult to understand how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is affecting the nation's tennis players. World No.

'Snarky' Nick Kyrgios was wrong to bash journalist over racquet smash question after Rafael Nadal defeat – Chris Evert

Nick Kyrgios was a “little snarky” in refusing to entertain a question about nearly hitting a ball boy at Indian Wells, according to 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Chris Evert. The Australian courted controversy last week when he flung his racquet into the ground after defeat to Rafael Nadal, inadvertently sending it flying down the court and forcing a ball boy to take evasive action. Ad/> Kyrgios then berated a reporter who dared ask him about the incident, insisting they should be focusing on his valiant three-set defeat in the quarter-finals.

Naomi Osaka beats Astra Sharma in straight sets at Miami Open in first match since being heckled at Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka powered past world No. 96 Astra Sharma in the first round of the Miami Open to rack up her 50th WTA 1000 win. The 24-year-old looked comfortable throughout, beating Australia’s Sharma 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 20 minutes.

'Disturbing and heartbreaking' - Chris Evert on hecklers in tennis and 'bright light' Naomi Osaka

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has given her views on hecklers in tennis and Naomi Osaka being a «bright light» in the sport after her experience at Indian Wells. A spectator shouted “Naomi, you suck” at the Japanese star at the event in the California desert, with the four-time Grand Slam champion visibly upset during her straight-sets defeat against Veronika Kudermetova. Ad/> Osaka wanted to speak to the fan using the umpire’s microphone – a request which was denied – although she was interviewed afterwards and referenced a video of abuse being aimed at Serena and Venus Williams at the same tournament in 2001 as a reason for the heckling particularly affecting her.

Simona Halep news: Tennis great believes Romanian is the women’s equivalent of Rafael Nadal

Tennis legend Chris Evert believes that Romanian player and former world No 1, Simona Halep, is the women’s equivalent of 21 time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, due to them having a similar style of play.

Serena Williams backed by Chris Evert over Alexander Zverev ‘jail’ comments

Tennis legend Chris Evert has backed Serena Williams’ comments about Alexander Zverev, after the US star claimed the German’s punishment for lashing out at a chair umpire should have been more severe.

Indian Wells 2022 - Chris Evert hails Daniil Medvedev as world No. 1 and sympathises over Russia-Ukraine situation

Chris Evert admits she has some sympathy for the uncertainty surrounding Daniil Medvedev as the Russian aims to bolster his position as a 'deserving' world number one at Indian Wells over the next fortnight. The reigning US Open champion’s rise to the summit of men’s tennis coincided with his country’s invasion of the Ukraine and led to both the ATP and WTA ruling that individuals cannot compete on Tour under the country’s flag.

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Iga Swiatek será la próxima número uno del mundo

Chris Evert on Daniil Medvedev and Russian players - ‘We can’t begin to understand how it’s affecting them‘

'Snarky' Nick Kyrgios was wrong to bash journalist over racquet smash question after Rafael Nadal defeat – Chris Evert

Naomi Osaka beats Astra Sharma in straight sets at Miami Open in first match since being heckled at Indian Wells

'Disturbing and heartbreaking' - Chris Evert on hecklers in tennis and 'bright light' Naomi Osaka

Simona Halep news: Tennis great believes Romanian is the women’s equivalent of Rafael Nadal

Serena Williams backed by Chris Evert over Alexander Zverev ‘jail’ comments

Indian Wells 2022 - Chris Evert hails Daniil Medvedev as world No. 1 and sympathises over Russia-Ukraine situation