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“A bad example is contagious. Russia needs to send a protest to the ATP and WTA “- Svishchev about the organizers of the tournament in Poland
Dmitry Svishchev, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, called strange the behavior of the organizers of the tennis tournament in Poland, who recommended that Russian athletes not apply for participation in competitions.
The website of the Challenger series tournament in Grodzisk-Mazowiecki says that the performance of Russians and Belarusians is not welcome, and access to participation if they apply is not guaranteed. The tournament will be held from 14 to 19 August.
– It is necessary that international organizations such as ATP and WTA carefully study the statements of the organizers of the middle tournament. If in this way they try to prevent athletes on a national basis, then such things should be punished. The International Tennis Federation called for the admission of all athletes, regardless of nationality. It seems to me that the Russian Tennis Federation should not remain on the sidelines either. It is necessary to study, analyze this statement and send a protest to the International Tennis Federation. If we keep silent, then next time the big tournaments will do the same. A bad example is contagious. Wimbledon received a cap for incorrect actions and statements. The entire international sports community condemned them. Including the strongest athletes. Plus, there was a fine of $1 million. This is an overt interference in sports by British politicians and parliamentarians, who have repeatedly stated that our athletes should not be allowed. The International Tennis Federation reacted very clearly to this, RT Svishchev quotes.
Later, the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of Poland made a statement that they have no legal opportunity to influence the composition of the participants in tournaments under the auspices of the ATP and WTA.
In March, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that international federations, if Russians are allowed to start, carry it out individually, in a neutral status, without participating in team events, and also exclude the participation of athletes associated with law enforcement agencies.
Source: Sportbox
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Alexandrova and Venus Williams failed to reach the second round of the Australian Open in doubles
Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova and American Venus Williams failed to reach the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
In the first round match, Alexandrova and Williams lost to the duo Emilian Arango/Elsa Jacquemot (Colombia/France) with a score of 6:7 (3:7), 4:6. The meeting lasted 1 hour 29 minutes.
The next rivals of Arango and Jacquemot will be the winners of the meeting McCartney Kessler/Jessica Pegula (both USA) – Gabriela Dabrowski/Louise Stefani (Canada/Italy, 5).
Earlier, Alexandrova and Williams also completed their performance in singles.
Grand Slam Tournament. Australian Open. Melbourne (Australia). Hard. Total prize fund: about $75 million
Women. Doubles. 1st circle
Emiliana Arango/Elsa Jacquemot (Colombia/France) — Ekaterina Alexandrova/Venus Williams (Russia/USA, WC) – 7:6 (7:3), 6:4.
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33-year-old former world No. 1 and Czech tennis player Carolina Pliskova (WTA1057) has made a successful start to the 2026 Australian Open.
In the first round, the Czech defeated the 32-year-old American in two sets. Sloane Stephens (WTA 1102) in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals
Carolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) – Slovan Stevens (USA) [Q] – 7:6 (9:7), 6:2
This was the eighth head-to-head meeting between the rivals. Carolina beat Sloane for the second time.
Pliskova earned her first victory at the Tour level since the 2024 US Open. Since then Caroline has had two ankle surgeries.
Stevens started the Australian Open with qualification. In the election, the American defeated Barbora Palicova, Olivia Gabeki and Lucia Bronzetti.
Pliskova will compete with Indonesian representative Janice Tjen, who knocked out 22nd seed Leila Fernandez, in the second round of the majors.
Video review of the match
Photo gallery of the match
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January 20 Ukrainian tennis player Alexandra Oleynikova (WTA 92) lost to world ninth Madison Keys (USA) In the 1/64 final of the Australian Open 2026.
The Ukrainian player was defeated with a score of 6:7 (6:8) and 1:6 in 1 hour and 40 minutes. For Alexandra, this was her first match in the main draw of the Grand Slam tournament.
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Oleynikova, who won the first set 4-0, had two set points in the tiebreaker but could not capitalize on this advantage.
Keys is the current champion of the major in Melbourne. She will face Ashlyn Kruger in the second round..
🏆 Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals
Alexandra Oleynikova – Madison Keys [9] – 6:7 (6:8), 1:6
Video review of the match
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