Elina Svitolina reveals Russian tennis players "try to avoid" Ukrainians on tour
Elina Svitolina has expressed her disappointment in the behaviour of some Russian tennis players who seemingly “try to avoid” her and other Ukrainians on the WTA Tour.
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Djokovic advances to Serbia Open final with win over Khachanov
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic booked a place in the Serbia Open final after overcoming another slow start and Karen Khachanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic fights back to beat Karen Khachanov and reach Serbia Open final in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic fought back to beat Karen Khachanov 4-6 6-1 6-2 and reach the Serbia Open final for the third time. Djokovic, a two-time winner of the competition, was not at his best and was outclassed during a tired first set. Ad/> Khachanov took advantage of an uncharacteristic litany of errors from the reigning French Open champion, and looked better from the baseline on his way to a one-set lead.
"Incredible" Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Barcelona Open Semis, World Top 10
Carlos Alcaraz defeated top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set rollercoaster to reach the Barcelona semi-finals on Friday and become the youngest player since Rafael Nadal in 2005 to make the world top 10. The 18-year-old Spaniard saw off world number five Tsitsipas, who had successfully defended his Monte Carlo Masters title last weekend, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. On Monday, Alcaraz will become the first teenager to make the top 10 since Andy Murray in 2007 and youngest since compatriot and 21-time major winner Nadal 17 years ago. "Probably my biggest win on clay court. It was unbelievable," said Alcaraz on court.
'Everyone is against the war': Patrick Mouratoglou 'shocked' by Wimbledon ban for Russian, Belarusian players
Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has admitted he was «shocked» by the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon. Wimbledon announced on Wednesday that players from those two nations will not be allowed to compete at the championships this year, due to the two countries' involvement in the war on Ukraine and the potential fallout should they be drawn against Ukrainian opponents. Ad/> The ban includes Russian men's world No.
Andy Murray to 'defend' Wimbledon decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players
Tiger Woods defies the odds in remarkable return to action at 86th Masters
Carlos Alcaraz continues rise by taking down Stefanos Tsitsipas to break into top ten
The 18 year old has made a huge impression on the ATP Tour this year, and he will now break into the top for the first time on Monday.
2022 Australian Masters Games table tennis athlete 84yo Gordon Lee reprises his passion in Perth
After World War II, Gordon Lee's dad built a ping pong table from a sheet of three-ply wood and a pair of trestles on the family's back verandah.