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Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

LONDON: Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year. The players must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions,” including not expressing support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, not taken lightly or without a great deal of consideration for those who will be impacted,” All England Club chairman Ian Hewitt said in a statement.

Kvitova advances to face Rybakina in Miami Open women's final

No. 15 seed Petra Kvitova beat unseeded Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-3 on Friday in the second women's semifinal at the Miami Open, setting up a matchup with the red-hot Elena Rybakina.

Medvedev, Kvitova win in semis at Miami Open

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Daniil Medvedev hasn’t won a title in the United States since capturing the 2021 US Open, when he turned away Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam. Now the Miami Open’s No. 4 seed is one victory from a fresh American title, beating fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals Friday, the same day Wimbledon announced Russians will be allowed back — with conditions.

Elena Rybakina beats Jessica Pegula in rollercoaster Miami Open semi-final - ‘I played better when I was down’

Elena Rybakina is one win away from becoming the fifth woman to win Indian Wells and the Miami Open after beating Jessica Pegula 7-6(3) 6-4. Rybakina had yet to beat Pegula before Thursday, but she battled hard to extend her winning streak to 13 and secured a place in the final. She will play Petra Kvitova or Sorana Cirstea in Saturday evening’s final.

Miami Open 2023: Petra Kvitova reaches last four for first time after edging hard-fought Ekaterina Alexandrova battle

Petra Kvitova came out on top of a three-set battle with Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach her first Miami Open semi-final at the 13th attempt. One break decided each set as the Czech’s early lead was soon cancelled out by Alexandrova, before Kvitova made a late breakthrough in the decider and kept her nerve to serve out the match.

World No. 2 Sabalenka knocked out of Miami Open by 74th-ranked Cirstea

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Sorana Cirstea advanced to her first semifinal of a WTA 1000 event in a decade, beating Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-4 at the Miami Open on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Cirstea beat the highest-ranked opponent of her career by knocking off the second-ranked Sabalenka. Cirstea previously defeated No. 4 Caroline Garcia this month at Indian Wells and topped Garcia again in the second round at Miami. “I think I’m a bit speechless,” Cirstea said. “I came out knowing that it’s going to be a really tough match. Aryna hits so hard, so I knew I had to hold my ground, and I’m very, very happy with my performance today.” The 74th-ranked Romanian, who has two career singles titles, will face either Petra Kvitova and Ekaterina Alexandrova in the semifinals. The Kvitova-Alexandrova match had been scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed to Thursday because of rain; also postponed was the men’s match between top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and No. 10 Taylor Fritz.

Varvara Gracheva: Rising Russian tennis star could represent France at French Open this year

Varvara Gracheva has revealed her bid to obtain French citizenship, and could even represent the nation at the French Open next month. The 22-year-old Russian has been on an upwards trajectory in the world rankings and only last week knocked out world No. 5 Ons Jabeur in the second round of Miami Open in straight sets.

Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of Miami Open to Sorana Cirstea, Romanian advances to semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the Miami Open in the quarter-finals losing in straight sets to Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-4. Playing in only her second Miami quarter-final, three double faults from Sabalenka at crucial moments in the first and second sets proved decisive, while the unseeded Romanian produced a highly composed display to progress to the last four. Ad Cirstea, who had never beaten a top-three player in her career until Wednesday, will play either No.

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Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

Kvitova advances to face Rybakina in Miami Open women's final

Medvedev, Kvitova win in semis at Miami Open

Elena Rybakina beats Jessica Pegula in rollercoaster Miami Open semi-final - ‘I played better when I was down’

Miami Open 2023: Petra Kvitova reaches last four for first time after edging hard-fought Ekaterina Alexandrova battle

World No. 2 Sabalenka knocked out of Miami Open by 74th-ranked Cirstea

Varvara Gracheva: Rising Russian tennis star could represent France at French Open this year

Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of Miami Open to Sorana Cirstea, Romanian advances to semi-finals