Iga Swiatek says tennis ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes 'was supposed to be made a year ago'
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Tennis Missed A Chance To Ban Russians And Belarusians: Iga Swiatek
Women's world number one Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but the moment has passed to do so now, she told the BBC. The 21-year-old Pole has been a staunch supporter of her Ukrainian rivals criticising the WTA for not doing enough to support them. Unlike other sports which imposed an outright ban following the invasion in February 2022, tennis officials permitted those from Russia and Belarus to continue playing, but as neutral athletes.
Emma Raducanu ‘looks really good’ says Laura Robson as she assesses British No. 1 ahead of clay season
Eurosport expert Laura Robson says Emma Raducanu “looks really good” ahead of the clay season and thinks certain conditions will suit her style on the surface. Raducanu is set to be back in action at the Stuttgart Open from April 17, where she reached the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 event last year, falling to Iga Swiatek in the last eight.
Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek
Tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine, world number one Iga Swiatek said.
Iga Swiatek and Mikaela Shiffrin admit trust issues since finding fame during Instagram Live chat
Tennis' world No. 1 Iga Swiatek has revealed how fame has made it harder to trust people during a candid conversation with skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin. The pair — who are both nominees for the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award — chatted on an Instagram Live, with one viewer saying they enjoyed how both athletes were an “example beyond sport” for sharing thoughts so openly.
Iga Swiatek celebrates one year as world No. 1 - what challenges await and what's next ahead of French Open?
It was one year ago today that Iga Swiatek officially replaced Ashleigh Barty as world No. 1. In the 365 days since taking over from the retiring Barty, Swiatek has established herself as a supreme force on the WTA Tour.
Djokovic takes ATP No 1 spot back from Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic returned to number one spot in ATP rankings published on Monday despite missing US tournaments last month because of his lack of a Covid vaccination.
Cirstea turns back clock to topple Sabalenka
Sorana Cirstea said she is feeling the best she has in years and is brimming with confidence after stunning world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-4 at the Miami Open on Wednesday.