Novak Djokovic news: Serbian Open was just what he needed – Andy Roddick
Novak Djokovic might not have won the Serbian Open, but according to Andy Roddick, the world number one would have gotten what he wanted from the tournament.
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Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia ban
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.
Wimbledon Chiefs Say 'No Viable Alternative' To Russia Player Ban
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday. Organisers of the Grand Slam last week announced the move in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meaning stars such as Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka cannot play at the event, which starts in late June. The decision was criticised by the ATP, which runs the men's tour, and women's tour organisers the WTA, while Rublev labelled it "complete discrimination" and defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said it was "crazy".
Emma Raducanu has 'bruising' approach to hiring coaches as insider details family's role
Emma Raducanu's process for hiring and working with a coach has emerged after the Brit split with Torben Beltz after five months. Raducanu's father is known for his unorthodox approach to coaching and it is likely his methods could be applied as the US Open champion said she will "transition to a new training model".
beIN MEDIA GROUP Joins Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment
The addition of beIN marks ACE’s newly expanded focus on the growing threat that large-scale piracy operations pose to live sports broadcasters. According to a recent study from Synamedia/Ampere1, addressing global sports piracy could amount to an additional $28 billion of annual revenue for the industry. According to the study, 52 percent of sports fans watching pirate streams are paying for at least some of their illegal access, and 74 percent of those currently using illegal streaming services might be willing to pay to switch to legitimate providers.
'No alternative' - Wimbledon defend decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players like Daniil Medvedev
Wimbledon has made the “most responsible decision possible” by banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament, according to All England Club (AELTC) chairman Ian Hewitt. The AELTC, which organises the Grand Slam, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), have announced that Russian and Belarusian players will not be permitted to play in the UK this summer following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> The move has been criticised by the ATP Tour and the WTA Tour, where men and women are still allowed to compete under neutral flags.
Emma Raducanu set for fourth coach in one year after parting ways with Torben Beltz
British tennis star Emma Raducanu is set to appoint her fourth coach in the past year after ending her association with Torben Beltz after just five months, the US Open champion said on Tuesday.
Emma Raducanu Set For Fourth Coach In A Year After Cutting Torben Beltz Loose
US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to appoint her fourth coach in a year after ending her association with Torben Beltz after just five months, she said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old is due to play in the Madrid Open this week as she builds up to the French Open but said she felt she required a "new training model". The Lawn Tennis Association's (LTA) head of women's coaching, Iain Bates, will work with Raducanu this week. She will bid to build on her run to the Stuttgart quarter-finals last week where she lost to world number one and eventual champion Iga Swiatek.