Thursday, March 30, 2023

WTA

Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon

Former world number one Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday with an Achilles injury.“My Achilles still isn’t right so I’ll see you next time,” the four-time Grand Slam winner posted on Twitter.Osaka, 24, was already considering not...

Iga Swiatek extends lead on top of WTA rankings

Poland’s Iga Swiatek extended her lead at the top of the WTA rankings released on Monday after her French Open triumph in Paris over American Coco Gauff, who moves closer to the Top 10. According to NDTV report, the...

Wimbledon ranking points stripped

Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, was stripped of ranking points on Friday by the sport’s main tours in a move which threatens to reduce the Grand Slam to the status of a high-profile exhibition...

Wimbledon defends ban on Russia, Belarusia

Banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledonchampionships was the only viable option under the guidance provided by the British government, the organisers of the grass court Grand Slam said on Tuesday.The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)...

Tennis world divided on Wimbledon banning Russians, Belarusians

Some of tennis’ best players, past and previous, and its member bodies like the ATP and WTA, rose in unison against Wimbledon’s decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus due to their countries’ waging war against Ukraine.The ongoing...

Badosa keeps Indian WellsWTA title defense on track

Spain’s Paula Badosa kept her Indian Wells WTA title defense on track Tuesday, holding off determined Canadian Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert.Badosa, seeded fifth, saved five of the six break points she faced and...