Wimbledon has weathered a lot of politics over the years, and 2022 is proving to be an equal headache, what with the imposed absence of Russian...
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London | Belarus appeals to CAS over ITF ban, while Kontaveit splits with Russian coach over Ukraine
The repercussions of the war in Ukraine continue to impact the tennis world, headlined by the news that the Belarussian Tennis Federation is filing an appeal to the Court of...
London | Ukraine update – tennis divided
Opinion remains divided in the tennis world over the UK’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing in the grass court swing and The Championships at...
Paris | Svitolina and Monfils are expecting a baby daughter
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are expecting their first child together, the couple have announced on their individual social media accounts on...
London | Wimbledon facing backlash over banning Russian and Belarusians from Championships
Wimbledon and the LTA are facing a backlash from both the ATP and WTA Tours following its decision to not accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players for this year’s...
Ukraine | Should Russian and Belarusian players remain on tour?
Pressure is building on the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian players on the ATP and WTA Tours, with the IOC taking a protective approach in recommending the exclusion of...
Further Reading
Wimbledon | Barker – a living legend
I remember winding my way around the labyrinthine corridors of the broadcasting centre at Wimbledon looking for the BBC base. There was a ladies semi-final preview to conjure up and I thought Sue Barker , the Corporation’s finest presenter and a Grand Slam champion...
Wimbledon | Federer will play “one more time”
Roger Federer is to carry on playing tennis.
Wimbledon | Murray Williams gel as a partnership
When the news was announced that Jamie Murray and Venus Williams would be pairing up for the Mixed Doubles, fans were overjoyed.
Wimbledon | Watson should make last eight
Heather Watson has been tipped to make the Wimbledon quarter finals.
Wimbledon | Halep to meet Badosa as Rybakina takes on Martic next
Simona Halep, the 2019 Wimbledon champion, is proving to be the dark horse in the women’s draw, steadily coming through to become a clear favourite for the title now that Iga Swiatek, the World No 1, is out of contention after her premature loss to Alizé Cornet...