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Daniil Medvedev trophy defence in major doubt as ITF issue sanctions on Russia and Belarus

New world No 1 Daniil Medvedev looks increasingly unlikely to be able to defend his Davis Cup triumph this year after the International Tennis Federation announced their sanctions on the Russian and Belarusian tennis authorities. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ITF have cancelled all their organised events in Russia and Belarus. They have also placed an immediate suspension on the tennis federations for both countries.

Rafael Nadal's Novak Djokovic feat is 'mind-blowing' after 'greatest start to a season'

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Novak Djokovic splits with long-term coach Marian Vajda, rest of coaching team to stay in place – report

Novak Djokovic has split from long-term coach Marian Vajda. The 56-year-old Vajda had scaled back his role after Goran Ivanisevic was added to Djokovic's coaching staff for Wimbledon in 2019, accompanying his charge to fewer tournaments — but now comes the news of a clean break. Vajda did not attend the recent Dubai Tennis Championships nor accompany Djokovic to Melbourne for his ill-fated tilt at the Australian Open.

Rushil Khosla to lead India at 2022 Junior Davis Cup qualifying event

Rushil Khosla will lead the Indian contingent at the forthcoming Junior Davis Cup 2022 qualifying event, scheduled to take place in Malaysia from April 4-9. The 15-year-old Khosla, a trainee at the RoundGlass Tennis Academy in Chandigarh, is the highest-ranked player in India in the U-16 age category and third in the U-18 bracket. His current International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Ranking is 152.

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Daniil Medvedev Replaces Novak Djokovic As World Number One

Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot. US Open champion Medvedev is the third Russian man after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and 27th player overall, to rise to the top of the ATP rankings. The 26-year-old Medvedev, beaten by Nadal in the Acapulco semi-finals last week, was guaranteed to move above Djokovic after the Serb's quarter-final loss in Dubai.

ATP rankings IN FULL: Djokovic DROPS from world No 1 while Nadal is on the rise - Top 20

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Andrew Castle exclusive – Are the days of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic domination over?

Tennis woke up to a new dawn on Monday morning as Russia’s Daniil Medvedev was confirmed as the new world No 1, ending an enduring run of success for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

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Daniil Medvedev trophy defence in major doubt as ITF issue sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Rafael Nadal's Novak Djokovic feat is 'mind-blowing' after 'greatest start to a season'

Novak Djokovic splits with long-term coach Marian Vajda, rest of coaching team to stay in place – report

Rushil Khosla to lead India at 2022 Junior Davis Cup qualifying event

Lewis Hamilton could have stopped Max Verstappen joining Mercedes after Red Bull admission

Daniil Medvedev Replaces Novak Djokovic As World Number One

ATP rankings IN FULL: Djokovic DROPS from world No 1 while Nadal is on the rise - Top 20

Andrew Castle exclusive – Are the days of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic domination over?