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WTA chief says Russia, Belarus tennis players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) chief Steve Simon says players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics. As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian tennis players are not allowed to play under their country’s name or flag and cannot play in team competition. Ad/> The WTA and ATP combined event in Moscow in October has been suspended while all International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments in Russia and Belarus have been cancelled.

Nadal says players should be ready for heckling after Osaka exit

Rafael Nadal on Monday expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka following her tearful exit at Indian Wells, but believes players should learn to deal with hostile fans.

Dubai champion Rublev keeps hat-trick bid alive after cruising into Indian Wells last-16

Andrey Rublev remained on course for a third straight ATP title after cruising past American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4 to reach the last-16 of the Masters 1000 tournament at Indian Wells.

Berrettini powers into fourth round, Rublev sets up Hurkacz clash

:Matteo Berrettini saved three set points to defeat South African Lloyd Harris 6-4 7-5 and American Taylor Fritz survived a nearly three-hour battle with Jaume Munar to advance to the Round of 16 at Indian Wells on Tuesday.

Indian Wells: Simona Halep beats Sorana Cirstea in all-Romanian showdown

Simona Halep dispatched fellow Romanian Sorana Cirstea 6-1 6-4 and Iga Swiatek notched her third straight comeback victory as both players reached the quarter-finals of Indian Wells on Tuesday. Former world number one Halep, who won the WTA 1000 event in the Southern California desert seven years ago, cruised through the first set with help from her error-prone opponent.

Matteo Berrettini beats Lloyd Harris, Taylor Fritz survives Jaume Munar at Indian Wells

Matteo Berrettini saved three set points to defeat South African Lloyd Harris 6-4 7-5 and American Taylor Fritz survived a nearly three-hour battle with Jaume Munar to advance to the Round of 16 at Indian Wells on Tuesday. The Wimbledon finalist Berrettini won 88% of his first serve points and pounded his 12th ace on match point to seal the win on a sunny day in the Southern California desert.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez eliminated by defending champion Badosa in 4th round at Indian Wells

Canada's Leylah Fernandez has been eliminated from the BNP Paribas Open.

Fernandez eliminated in round of 16 at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canada's Leylah Fernandez has been eliminated from the BNP Paribas Open.

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WTA chief says Russia, Belarus tennis players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics

Nadal says players should be ready for heckling after Osaka exit

Dubai champion Rublev keeps hat-trick bid alive after cruising into Indian Wells last-16

Berrettini powers into fourth round, Rublev sets up Hurkacz clash

Indian Wells: Simona Halep beats Sorana Cirstea in all-Romanian showdown

Matteo Berrettini beats Lloyd Harris, Taylor Fritz survives Jaume Munar at Indian Wells

Canada's Leylah Fernandez eliminated by defending champion Badosa in 4th round at Indian Wells

Fernandez eliminated in round of 16 at Indian Wells