The New York Times – Sports:
The move will allow stars like Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to participate in tournaments but as neutral players with no national identification.
Category: Tennis
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Daniil Medvedev Intrudes on the Big Four’s No. 1 Perch
The New York Times – Sports:
After nearly two decades of four men trading places at tennis’s top slot, Russia’s Medvedev put an end to their reign on Monday.
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With a Second ATP Finals Win, Alexander Zverev Proves He Is Rising
The New York Times – Sports:
This year gave the 24-year-old German star six singles titles, Olympic gold, an ATP Finals trophy, but also an ongoing tour investigation into allegations of physical abuse against a former girlfriend.
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Video of Peng Shuai With Olympic Officials Fuels a Showdown With Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The Chinese tennis star held a 30-minute video call with the leader of the International Olympic Committee, but the head of women’s professional tennis remained unable to reach her.
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Zverev Defeats Djokovic and Will Play Medvedev in ATP Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1 is increasingly under threat on hardcourts from younger, taller players — like the two men who will play in the finals on Sunday.
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Peng Shuai Said to Be in Videos From China's State Media
The New York Times – Sports:
The editor of a state-run newspaper on Saturday shared two clips said to be of the Chinese tennis star on Twitter. But they are unverified, and the head of the WTA called them “insufficient.”
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Australian Open to Require Players to Be Fully Vaccinated
The New York Times – Sports:
The rule casts doubt on the participation of Novak Djokovic and others.
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Concern and Anger Build Over Peng Shuai’s Sexual Assault Allegations
The New York Times – Sports:
The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.
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Concern and Anger Build Over Missing Athlete’s Sexual Assault Allegations
The New York Times – Sports:
The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.