Naomi Osaka posts defiant message after Indian Wells heckle
Naomi Osaka has posted a defiant message after she was heckled last week at Indian Wells.
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Russian tennis star sends message to UK Government after Medvedev Wimbledon ban threat
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev said players from his home country and Belarus should still be allowed to compete at tournaments amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Iga Świątek or Maria Sakkari: Indian Wells winner to become world number two
Iga Świątek and Maria Sakkari will contest the women’s final at Indian Wells tomorrow, but it’s not just a WTA 1000 title at stake. The winner will rise up to world number two.
Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina shown at Vladimir Putin’s pro-war rally
Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina were shown on stage at a pro-war rally organised by Vladimir Putin.
'We want to do our job' - Russia's Andrey Rublev says sport should be outside of politics after UK minister's comments
Andrey Rublev says Russian tennis players should be allowed to continue to compete at tournaments despite the nation's invasion of Ukraine. Rublev, who advanced to the semi-finals of Indian Wells after a 7-5 6-2 win over Grigor Dimitrov on Friday, wrote 'No war please' on a camera lens after his semi-final win at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February. Ad/> Nigel Huddleston, the United Kingdom’s government’s sport, tourism and heritage minister, suggested he will seek «assurance” from Daniil Medvedev and other Russian tennis players that they do not support Vladimir Putin's regime and that the government is in talks with the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) regarding their stance for Wimbledon, which starts on June 27.
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Swimming pools, bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, gyms, tennis courts and never-ending gardens are just some of the things we can only dream of having in our homes. But for some of Greater Manchester's richest residents, this dream is their reality.
Lucrative Saudi-backed golf league is 'new opportunity' for players, says CEO Greg Norman
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Iga Swiatek sets up Maria Sakkari clash in maiden Indian Wells final after beating Simona Halep in straight sets
Iga Swiatek has extended her winning streak to ten matches after advancing to the Indian Wells final for the first time in her career with a 7-6(6) 6-4 win over Simona Halep. The Pole came from a break down in each set to win the match in one hour and 49 minutes to continue her fine form. Ad/> The 20-year-old will face Maria Sakkari in the final, after she beat defending champion Paula Badosa in three sets, aiming to win her fifth career title.