Reactions to Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarusian players
Following are reactions to Russian and Belarusian players being barred from competing at this year's Wimbledon due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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'Snooker is too boring' - Hossein Vafaei 'still friends' with Ronnie O'Sullivan despite 'retire' attack
Hossein Vafaei has said «snooker is too boring» and laughed off suggestions that he has fallen out with Ronnie O'Sullivan despite his comments on retirement. O’Sullivan had shrugged off criticism from the 27-year-old, who described him as «not good for the game» and told the snooker legend to retire from the sport.
Novak Djokovic receives boost as Serb cleared for Rome Masters after vaccine drama
Novak Djokovic's participation in the upcoming Italian Open has been confirmed despite the world No 1's unvaccinated status. It will be a welcome relief for the Serb who spent the first quarter of the season embroiled in controversy and forced to miss the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami without the vaccine.
Rubiales denies 'financial relationship' between Spanish federation and Pique
Luis Rubiales, has denied paying commissions to Kosmos, the events company founded by Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, as part of the Spanish Super Cup's move to Saudi Arabia. Rubiales has been accused of a conflict of interest after the Spanish website El Confidencial reported the federation negotiated a 24-million-euro ($26 million) fee to be paid to Pique's Kosmos in return for six tournaments in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Super Cup was first played in Saudi Arabia in 2019 as part of a 10-year-agreement struck by the federation, despite opposition due to the country's human rights record.
Novak Djokovic and family looking to buy Serbia Open with hopes of boosting ATP status
Novak Djokovic has revealed his desire to buy back the licence for the Serbia Open while competing in his home tournament this week. The world No 1's family owned the licence for three years and have recently leased it back, with the ATP 250 event held at the Serb's Novak Tennis Centre in Belgrade with his brother Djordje as the tournament director. Djokovic is now hoping the event will get a boost and be worth more ranking points in coming years.
Russian and Belarusian players banned from competing at Wimbledon
Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete at this year’s Wimbledon with tournament organisers imposing a ban due to the conflict in Ukraine.
Shriver had 'traumatic' relationship with older coach as a teenager
Former world number three Pam Shriver said she had an "inappropriate and damaging relationship" with her coach which began when she was 17-years-old, and warned that coaching relationships are common in tennis.
Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
LONDON (AP) — Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the All England Club announced Wednesday.