Novak Djokovic receives warning over 'militant, very political' message at French Open
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Novak Djokovic 'Free' To Express His Opinions, Says Elina Svitolina
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic should be free to "say his opinion" after the Serb controversially wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" on a camera at the French Open. Svitolina, who has repeatedly spoken out over tennis' response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, believes players should be able to talk publicly about political issues. Djokovic was criticised for his comments about recent clashes in Kosovo by French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera who said he "shouldn't get involved".
Li Li Leung talks USA Gymnastics’ cultural transformation, challenges still to come and embracing her AAPI heritage
Li Li Leung joined USA Gymnastics as president and CEO in March 2019, when the organization was reeling from the fallout of Larry Nassar’s widespread sexual abuse and the subsequent revelations of larger cultural issues within the sport. Since then, Leung has seen USAG through an ongoing transformation, one that hinges on the work of the survivors and staff around her, whom she is quick to credit. That evolution, as she calls it, has included instituting new norms and standards at all levels of the sport, particularly in matters related to athlete safety.
Djokovic 'free' to express his opinions, says Svitolina
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic should be free to "say his opinion" after the Serb controversially wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" on a camera at the French Open.
Tennis champ Garbiñe Muguruza engaged to fan who asked for selfie during 2021 US Open
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French Open: Mats Wilander fancies Casper Ruud and Holger Rune after Daniil Medvedev exit 'opens up' draw
Mats Wilander believes Casper Ruud and Holger Rune could benefit from the French Open draw opening up following Daniil Medvedev’s shock exit, but he warned: “Literally anyone could go through”. Second seed Medvedev was one of the favourites to take the men’s singles title at Roland-Garros this year but suffered a stunning first-round defeat to world No. 172 Thiago Seyboth Wild on Tuesday.
French Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas eases into third round with straight sets win over Roberto Carballes Baena
Stefanos Tsitsipas is into the third round at Roland-Garros thanks to a 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena. Tsitsipas was made to work during his first-round victory over Jiri Vesely but he went on the attack early on against Carballes Baena, securing a break in the third game before finding another to take the opening set. Ad There were multiple breaks for both players in the second as some inconsistencies started to creep in.
Draymond Green eviscerates Celtics fans, hopes they 'suffer' after Game 7 loss to Heat
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