Veteran Kvitova defeats Rybakina for 30th WTA title
Petra Kvitova drew on all her experience to claim her 30th WTA singles title with a straight sets Miami Open victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday.
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Petra Kvitova Opposes Wimbledon Decision To Allow Russian Return
Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she opposed the All England Club's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at this year's tournament. Wimbledon last year banned players from Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine and the Lawn Tennis Association also barred players from other events in the United Kingdom. However, competitors from the two countries will be able to enter the Grand Slam in July if they compete as "neutral" athletes and comply with certain conditions."First of all, for sure I'm always staying against the war. For sure, I'm just more worried about the Ukrainian people and players," Kvitova told reporters after winning her Miami Open semi-final against Sorana Cirstea.
Caitlin Clark, Iowa and the stuff of legends in upset of undefeated South Carolina
DALLAS — On Feb. 26, the Iowa Hawkeyes were 1.5 seconds away from their second consecutive loss to end the regular season. Now, they are 40 minutes from winning the 2023 women's NCAA basketball championship.
Remembering History: Althea Gibson’s legacy lives on more than 50 years since her retirement from pro sports
As Women’s History Month closes, we take a closer look at Althea Gibson, the Black American two-sport athlete whose legacy is still being celebrated even 20 years after her death. It may be 50 years since Gibson last competed in any of her sports – notably tennis and golf — but her presence in venues where she played is still felt.
Ski Jumping World Cup: Stefan Kraft wins twice in Planica with flying hill and team victories
Stefan Kraft won two ski jumping World Cup events in a matter of hours, triumphing in the team competition with Austria after taking an impressive victory in the flying hill event. The 29-year-old produced the furthest jump in Planica to beat Anze Lanisek in the flying hill, as crystal globe winner Halvor Egner Granerud was denied a spot on the podium for the first time this season in the discipline.
Medvedev happy at end to Wimbledon's Russia ban
World number five Daniil Medvedev welcomed Wimbledon's decision on Friday to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete in this year's tournament.
Kvitova says Russians, Belarusians should not be allowed back at Wimbledon
Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova opposed the grasscourt Grand Slam's decision to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year's tournament, saying she felt for Ukrainians amid Moscow's ongoing invasion of their country.
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Jannik Sinner in epic Miami Open semi-final to set up Daniil Medvedev clash
Jannik Sinner came back from a set down to stun Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 to reach the final of the Miami Open. Alcaraz will now lose his status as world No. 1 to Novak Djokovic, having returned to the top of the ATP rankings following his Indian Wells triumph.