Tennis
Medvedev hopes Sinner doping ban deal sets precedent
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Sunday, 16 February 2025 08:49
Daniil Medvedev says he hopes Jannik Sinner's doping ban will "create a precedent" so other players can reach similar settlements with anti-doping authorities in the future.Three-time Grand Slam champion Sinner accepted an immediate three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) on Saturday.The world number one had previously been cleared of any wrongdoing after two positive drug tests last year,…
'A dream' - teenager Fonseca wins first ATP Tour title
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Sunday, 16 February 2025 13:46
Fonseca won the Next Gen ATP Finals - for the best male players aged 21 and under - at the end of 2024.He was the second-youngest champion at the tournament after world number one Jannik Sinner, who won in 2019, and who persuaded Fonseca to turn professional after a hitting session in 2023.Fonseca then began the year by stunning ninth…
Raducanu beats Sakkari in Dubai to end losing run
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Sunday, 16 February 2025 10:28
Britain's Emma Raducanu ended her losing run with a straight-set victory over Greece's Maria Sakkari in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.The 22-year-old went into the tournament having lost her previous four matches - the worst run of her career - but needed just one hour and 20 minutes to seal a 6-4 6-2 win against the world…
'Like a Premier League footballer being banned in summer' - Broady on Sinner ruling
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Monday, 17 February 2025 05:27
Britain's Liam Broady believes Jannik Sinner's three-month ban for doping has been timed to impact the world number one's career "as little as possible".The Italian accepted an immediate three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) on Saturday after reaching a settlement over his two positive drug tests last year.The 23-year-old, who won the Australian Open in January, is suspended…
Anisimova claims biggest title of career in Qatar
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Saturday, 15 February 2025 10:28
Amanda Anisimova claimed the biggest title of her career with victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar Open.The American beat Latvia's former French Open champion 6-4 6-3 at the WTA 1,000 event in Doha.It is Anisimova's first title since January 2022 and caps her impressive return following a mental health break from the sport.Anisimova has spoken openly, external about burnout…
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