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Medvedev Wimbledon hopes could hinge on political assurance: UK minister
Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday. Huddleston said he would not be comfortable with a "Russian athlete flying the Russian flag" and winning the grasscourt Grand Slam in London. "Many countries have agreed that they will not allow representatives from Russia to compete.
Zverev Crashes Out At Indian Wells As Rublev, Swiatek Advance
World number three Alexander Zverev crashed out of the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday, stunned in his opening match 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2) by 39th-ranked American Tommy Paul. After dropping a first set in which Paul mercilessly punished his second serve, Germany's Zverev leveled the match with the only break of the second set in the 10th game.
Emma Raducanu explains she has 'got to get stronger' after yet another injury setback
Emma Raducanu has revealed she has ‘got to get stronger’ after blaming a stiff back on her third round exit at Indian Wells.
Medvedev Wimbledon hopes could hinge on political assurance - UK minister
U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.
Nadal sigue haciendo historia en los Masters 1.000
Rafa Nadal sigue haciendo historia en el mundo del tenis en el Masters 1.000 de Indian Wells., igualando los inicios históricos de leyendas como Pete Sampras o Roger Federer, el balear se ha convertido en el primer tenista de la historia en alcanzar las 400 victorias en torneos de Masters 1.000.
Dates of ATP Masters 1000 events in 2022 - Which events will Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray play?
The first ATP 1000 Masters event of the season is taking place in Indian Wells, with eight more to come in 2022. The prestigious tournaments carry the most ranking points outside of the four Grand Slams and usually feature all of the top players on the tour.
Rafael Nadal explains why he will skip Miami Open as he admits quick transition will be ‘dangerous’
Rafael Nadal opted to skip the Miami Open as he wanted to give his body a break before the clay-court season with the 21-time Grand Slam winner admitting that a swift transition from hard court to clay would have been “dangerous”.