Tennis
Emma Raducanu beats Tereza Martincova in straight sets after tricky start at Madrid Open
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Friday, 29 April 2022 11:34
Emma Raducanu beat Tereza Martincova for the second time in two weeks to make it through to the second round of the Madrid Open.The Czech player, ranked 49th in the world, had led US Open champion Raducanu 5-2 in the first set.But the British number one found her groove on the clay, taking the tie-breaker 7-6 and winning 11 of…
Boris Becker jailed: Tennis champion sentenced over bankruptcy
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Friday, 29 April 2022 10:52
Becker had told the jury his career earnings of $50m (about £38 million) were spent on an expensive divorce from his first wife in 2001, child maintenance payments, and "expensive lifestyle commitments", including his £22,000-a-month rented house in Wimbledon, south-west London.
Ons Jabeur: Tunisian tennis star says 'sport and politics shouldn't mix'
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Friday, 29 April 2022 07:40
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has questioned Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players by insisting that sports and politics should not mix.Last week, Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing at this year's Championships following the invasion of Ukraine, with the All England Club saying there was "no viable alternative".Jabeur has some experience of such situations, having…
Emma Raducanu: US Open champion discusses 'tough' split with coach Torben Beltz
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 10:01
Emma Raducanu says it was a "tough" decision to split with coach Torben Beltz after only five months, but is "very confident" in her training.Raducanu, 19, is working with the LTA's head of women's coaching Iain Bates in Madrid this week."Torben is a great guy. I really enjoyed my time with him on and off the court," said the world…
Iga Swiatek out of Madrid Open with shoulder injury
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Wednesday, 27 April 2022 03:41
World number one Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Madrid Open with a shoulder injury.On Saturday, the Polish 20-year-old won her fourth consecutive title at the Stuttgart Open.She was due to start her Madrid campaign on Thursday but said: "My body needs a rest."Swiatek has confirmed she is hoping to play at the Italian Open in May followed by the…
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