RUSSIA

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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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Veronika Kudermetova bags second WTA career title after Toray Pan Pacific Open victory

Russian Veronika Kudemetova emphatically defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets to claim the Toray Pan Pacific Open title on Sunday in Japan.

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Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian players only hurt itself, says Andrey Rublev

Russia's Andrey Rublev reflected on the tournament's decision to ban him last year after playing his way into the second round.