Serena, Djokovic named in Cincinnati draws: organisers
Serena Williams will play in next month's Cincinnati Open WTA tournament as she builds towards a possible US Open appearance, organisers said on Tuesday.
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Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures
Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the U.S. Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Russian tennis star appears to hit back at state's 'crime' claim after coming out as gay
Daria Kasatkina has appeared to hit back at claims she committed a "crime against the state" for her comments in a YouTube video in which she came out as gay and admitted prospective young Russian tennis players should change citizenship. The Russian No 1 was slammed by two state Duma deputies who took issue with her explaining the difficulties of trying to play professionally while still in Russia.
Matteo Berrettini lifts lid on 'absurd' Covid chaos that forced him out of Wimbledon
Matteo Berrettini has spoken out for the first time since being forced to withdraw ahead of Wimbledon following a positive Covid test. The 2021 runner-up was one of the favourites for the title but had his chances snatched away when he pulled out before his opening match while suffering with Covid, joining several other top players who tested positive at SW19.
Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay as Moscow looks to further tighten LGBTQ laws
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Russian sport head voices support for Daria Kasatkina as tennis pro confirms she is gay
Russia's head of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports has spoken out in support of the country's top-ranked WTA tennis player after she came out as gay. Daria Kasatkina received backlash from two politicians for appearing in a YouTube video in which she confirmed she had a girlfriend, shared the difficulty of making it as a tennis player without changing citizenship, and condemned the war.
Daria Kasatkina criticises Russian attitudes to homosexuality after coming out
Daria Kasatkina has become the latest prominent Russian sportswoman to come out as gay and criticised attitudes to homosexuality in her country.
Tennis star Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay in ‘exceptionally brave’ video
Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina has bravely come out as gay in a video posted online.