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France and Czechs in Great Britain's Davis Cup group
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Thursday, 12 March 2020 10:17
Great Britain, Davis Cup winners in 2015, have been paired in the same group as France and the Czech Republic for this autumn's Finals in Spain.Holders Spain have drawn Russia and surprise finalists Ecuador, who shocked Japan, at the 18-team event from 23-29 November at La Caja Magica in Madrid.Last year's runners-up Canada are in Group B with Kazakhstan and…
Fed Cup Finals & GB tie postponed because of coronavirus
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020 10:05
The inaugural 12-team Fed Cup Finals have been postponed because of coronavirus.The event was scheduled to take place at the Laszlo Papp Arena in Budapest from 14 to 19 April.The Hungarian government banned indoor gatherings of more than 100 people earlier on Wednesday - shortly after the ITF Board had taken the decision to postpone the Finals. The ITF says…
Kenin beats Friedsam to win inaugural Lyon Open
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Sunday, 08 March 2020 11:17
Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin beat Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the final of the inaugural Lyon Open.Kenin, 21, is the first player on the WTA Tour to win two titles in 2020 but a number of unforced errors gave unseeded Friedsam, 26, the second set. The United States' world number five regrouped in the final set, earning a…
Coronavirus spread: Indian Wells cancelled because of concerns
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Monday, 09 March 2020 00:20
The Indian Wells tournament has been cancelled because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.The tournament, a combined ATP and WTA event which is one of the biggest and most prestigious outside of the Grand Slams, was due to start this week.Health officials in California said there was "too great a risk" to hold a "large gathering of this size".…
Players asked not to give towels and sweatbands to fans
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Sunday, 08 March 2020 03:25
Tennis players will be asked not to hand out used towels and sweatbands to fans as part of further action to try to combat the spread of coronavirus.The ATP and WTA have jointly announced precautionary measures to be implemented at tournaments including Indian Wells and the Miami Open.Players will also not accept pens, tennis balls or other items from fans…
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