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Elina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek set up blockbuster Toronto Masters semi-final

Former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek stormed into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday, needing just 64 minutes to dispatch Russia’s Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1.

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Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk fires warning shot at Russian tennis players

Ahead of her showdown with Mirra Andreeva at the 2026 French Open, Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk had a strong message for Russian players.

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Russian tennis trio escape war-torn Middle East on their way to Indian Wells

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.

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Mirra Andreeva crowned Russian Tennis Player of the Year

Eighteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva has been named Russian Tennis Player of the Year for 2025, capping a remarkable season for the young star.

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Rising star Mirra Andreeva is not switching nationalities, says Russian Tennis boss

Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpischev was adamant that starlet Mirra Andreeva would not be joining the number of wantaways changing their nationality.

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Russian and Belarusian athletes 'do not exist' for Team Ukraine says its chief

President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Vadym Guttsait insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes "do not exist" for Team Ukraine.

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