World No. 1 Iga Swiatek out of Billie Jean King Cup, says scheduling is 'not safe'
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will not play in the Billie Jean King Cup and complained Monday about that event being scheduled to start immediately after the WTA Finals.
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'It makes me sad' - Iga Swiatek criticises 'not safe' tennis schedule, pulls out of Billie Jean King Cup
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Billie Jean King Cup and lamented a schedule on the women's tennis tour that she says is «not safe» for the players. The 21-year-old told her fans that she was «very sorry», «disappointed» and «sad» to have to pull out of the competition, where she had been hoping to represent Poland once more. Ad But the world No.
Tatjana Maria’s journey to Wimbledon semi-finals is extraordinary
Tatjana Maria produced a thrilling comeback against Julie Niemeier to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon: Tatjana Maria’s extraordinary journey to semi-finals
Tatjana Maria produced a thrilling comeback against Jule Niemeier to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon.
Sonay Kartal ready to impress at Wimbledon: ‘I’ve always believed my tennis was Grand Slam level’
Sonay Kartal has been making up for lost time in rapid fashion and now the 20-year-old has a Wimbledon breakthrough in her sights.
Sonay Kartal ready to grasp Wimbledon chance after impressive return from injury
Sonay Kartal has been making up for lost time in rapid fashion and now the 20-year-old has a Wimbledon breakthrough in her sights.
Gill embraces Wimbledon crowd despite qualifying defeat
Felix Gill loved playing in front of a passionate home crowd after his Wimbledon qualifying campaign came to an end against Gastao Elias. Redditch ace Gill, who is a member of the LTA's Men's & Women's Programme, through which the governing body provides a range of support to players aged 16-21 with potential to progress towards competing in Grand Slams and representing Great Britain in Davis or Billie Jean King Cup, was beaten 7-6 (10) 5-7 6-3 by Elias in a hard-fought contest on Monday night. Ad/> After a busy few weeks the 20-year-old admitted that his body was fatigued towards the end of the contest, but said he relished playing in a lively atmosphere.
Tennis-Dzalamidze says Georgia switch was for Olympics, Wimbledon just a bonus
(Reuters) - Russian-born tennis player Natela Dzalamidze said her decision to change nationality to Georgian was motivated by her desire to play at the Olympics and that being able to compete at Wimbledon was a bonus.