Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov have managed to flee Dubai and begin their journey to the United States in time for the Indian Wells Open.
Eighteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva has been named Russian Tennis Player of the Year for 2025, capping a remarkable season for the young star.
Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpischev was adamant that starlet Mirra Andreeva would not be joining the number of wantaways changing their nationality.
President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Vadym Guttsait insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes "do not exist" for Team Ukraine.
Russian Veronika Kudemetova emphatically defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets to claim the Toray Pan Pacific Open title on Sunday in Japan.
Russia's Andrey Rublev reflected on the tournament's decision to ban him last year after playing his way into the second round.