Wimbledon needs to drop the ban against Russian and Belarusian players. Otherwise, it will continue to lose its prestiege. I thought the fact that Wimbledon was played with no ranking points at stake last year was embarrassing.
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Jensen Brooksby has withdrawn from Miami Masters he will be replaced by Thiago Monteiro
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Has anyone noticed that Benoit Paire, the ultimate in throwing matches, has won his first round match in Mexico? My goodness, I never thought it was going to snow in Florida ( well with global warming) it could happen. But back to Benoit (lol) he won his match and is into the second round, of a 130K Challenger in Puerto Vallarta. Anyone else been there? I have, great place to have a drink and look at attractive people (depending on your preference, we won't go there) but I loved it and I would go again. Go Benoit!
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Okay, this may not be a popular opinion but Brooksby is a cranky, spoled little brat, who, needs to be smacked around by his parents. Oh, did I say, that? Excuse me moderators, I apologize, please don't ban me. My apology is sincere, but he is a brat.
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Regardless of being a brat, his injury woes continue, after having surgery on his wrist today, having to withdraw from tournaments previously due to his wrist injury, though I know of other younger players currently on the Tour, whose parents did not, say, bring them into line as children
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He's not alone, but I've seen worse! I just dislike his carriage of "Jim Courier," needing to play w/ so much passion & enthusiasm is exhausting!
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There is a change in the Eisenhower Cup, doubles tonight at IW
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn and Paula Badosa will replace her, will partner Cam Norrie
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn and Paula Badosa will replace her, will partner Cam Norrie
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Feliciano Lopez receives a wild card from the Mallorca Championships to play his last tournament in Spain ( June 25 - July 1) in the year of his farewell.
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A Year after banning Russian and Belarusian players from the All England Club following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Wimbledon has lifted the ban for 2023.
The players will continue under neutral flags and will be ejected from the tournament if they voice any support for the Russian President Vladimir Putin ( there was a suggestion players would have to sign a declaration, that they do not support President Putin ).
Source via The Dail Mail UK
Clare Balding will lead the BBC's live television coverage of Wimbledon from this Summer, she takes over from Sue Barker, who retired in 2022 after 30 years.
The players will continue under neutral flags and will be ejected from the tournament if they voice any support for the Russian President Vladimir Putin ( there was a suggestion players would have to sign a declaration, that they do not support President Putin ).
Source via The Dail Mail UK
Clare Balding will lead the BBC's live television coverage of Wimbledon from this Summer, she takes over from Sue Barker, who retired in 2022 after 30 years.
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ATP Finals will be played in Italy until at least 2025,
ATP CEO Andrea Gaudenzi said,
" There are 3 more editions to go, we'll start discussing at board level in the 1st half of next year.It's premature, we haven't talked about it.Early next year we'll start discussing the future".
ATP CEO Andrea Gaudenzi said,
" There are 3 more editions to go, we'll start discussing at board level in the 1st half of next year.It's premature, we haven't talked about it.Early next year we'll start discussing the future".
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So finally they come to realize it was all a mistake. They could have allowed them the last year under neutral flag, players wouldn't mind most likely and they could have points earned as well.
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Patrick McEnroe takes on a newly created role within the organization as President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
With a focus on relationships and partnerships, Patrick will work across the tennis community to expand the reach of the ITHF.
With a focus on relationships and partnerships, Patrick will work across the tennis community to expand the reach of the ITHF.
I think that point stripping by the tennis bodies was eye opening and they don't want to see that happen again. Besides, it was a slap in the face that a Russian born woman went on to win the thing in the 1st place.
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Oh, I think they realized it was a mistake before it even happened, but couldn't seem to walk it back. The blame lies squarely on the AELTC.
They're hoping that no one notices that they've changed the policy, even though the war still goes on. Rybakina winning exposed their failed attempt at a statement.
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ATP Challenger 175 Arizona 14-19 March,
Players entered are Berrettini, Schwartzman, Monfils, quite a competitive field.
Players entered are Berrettini, Schwartzman, Monfils, quite a competitive field.
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Thiem should be there too. Wonder why he didn't enter
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That was my first reaction as well, the next tournament for Thiem as far as I know is Miami where he has received a wild card
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Domi wouldn't cut mustard there either. To me the challengers are more competitive. He's actually had chances to win some of these matches, but just not confident enough to play the right shot on the right point, using more margin, etc.
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