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Medvedev downs Cilic as Russia clinch Davis Cup
Daniil Medvedev has defeated Marin Cilic to lead Russia to Davis Cup glory.
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‘You’ll know very soon’: Djokovic close to Australian Open decision
Novak Djokovic is still uncertain whether he will take part in the 2022 Australian Open but will soon decide, he said after Serbia’s Davis Cup defeat.
Djokovic's Serbia knocked out of Davis Cup
Novak Djokovic wasn't able to inspire Serbia in an eventual loss to Croatia in a Davis Cup semi-final tie
ATP slammed for response on Peng Shuai as Tennis Australia commend WTA’s leadership
The ATP has been criticised for failing to back the WTA by suspending tournaments in China, while Tennis Australia commended the WTA’s leadership and their “protection of the rights of players”.
- by Phil Lutton and Sam Phillips
IOC says it has had second phone call with Peng Shuai
The grand slam doubles champion and three-time Olympian dropped out of public view after making accusations against a former Chinese government official.
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WTA Tour
Financial loss, net gain: the WTA takes a stance
Unusually for sports administrators, the WTA are aligning their mouth to their principles, not their money.
- by Greg Baum
‘No choice’: WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China amid concern for Peng Shuai
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced all events in China and Hong Kong will be suspended immediately amid concern for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai.
- by Roy Ward
WTA suspends China tournaments
The WTA has taken the drastic step of suspending Chinese tournaments amid concerns over Peng Shuai's safety
‘A terrible story’: Stosur says tennis hasn’t forgotten Peng Shuai
Sam Stosur is back on court preparing for what could be her last Australian Open and she has expressed concern about the wellbeing of Chinese star Peng Shuai, who remains cut off from the tennis world.
- by Roy Ward
Djokovic's dad blasts Australian Open
Novak Djokovic's hopes of claiming a 10th Australian Open title this summer appear slimmer than ever before
Djokovic’s father lashes Australian Open ‘blackmail’, says son probably won’t play
Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan says the world No.1 will probably not compete in next year’s Australian Open and has described the restrictions and requirements in place due to COVID-19 as “blackmail”.
- by Claire Siracusa