No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned.
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The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned.
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