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Banned Tennis player Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she "never doped" after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her from tennis for four years on Monday. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) blames the 26-year-old Czech for failing to open the door to an anti-doping officer in December 2025.

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Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test

LONDON — Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test.

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Alex Eala's Berlin Fairytale Delivers Ranking Boost and Major Prize Money Haul

Alex Eala's impressive performance at the Berlin Tennis Open boosts her WTA ranking to No. 30, earning her a Wimbledon seeding and cash prizes. She prepares for the Bad Homburg Open next.

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'My Heart Is Full': Alex Eala Reflects on Career-Changing Berlin Tennis Open Campaign

Alexandra Eala's WTA 500 journey in Berlin ended with a loss to Linda Noskova, but the Filipino tennis star gained valuable experience and confidence, marking a significant step in her career.

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‘I hope it works’: Tim Henman on Raducanu’s coach and vice-captain duties at Laver Cup

Tim Henman tells Donald McRae he backs the best man at his wedding to reignite Raducanu and hopes to entice Jannik Sinner to join Team Europe at the O2

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Wimbledon star's comeback rolls on at Aussie's expense

Karolina Pliskova, the Czech who lost the 2021 Wimbledon final to Ash Barty, has defeated another Australian on her comeback trail after a serious injury.

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Alex Eala Stuns World No. 2 Elena Rybakina at Berlin Open After Remarkable 4-1 Comeback

Alex Eala achieved a major upset by defeating world number two Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open, showcasing her resilience and skill in a thrilling comeback victory.

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Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after being granted doubles wildcard with Venus

Serena Williams has not requested a singles place but the French Open runner-up, Maja Chwalinska, is in, as is Grigor Dimitrov in the men’s event

The Guardian - UK

Emma Raducanu advances to Queen’s quarter-finals as Katie Boulter reaches semis

Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, booked her place in the last eight for the second consecutive year

The Independent UK

Wimbledon reveals record increase in prize money in bid to prevent player revolt

Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans told disgruntled players it made ‘no sense’ to focus on the ratio of prize money to tournament revenue after announcing the biggest uplift in tournament history

The Independent UK

Serena Williams celebrates winning return at Queen’s as legend receives standing ovation

The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion returned to the court for the first time in nearly four years

Evening Standard

Serena Williams makes winning return at Queen’s

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion teamed up with Victoria Mboko for a first-round doubles victory.

The Independent UK

Chwalinska vs. Andreeva: What Prediction Markets Say About the Women's French Open Final

Both Kalshi and Polymarket are heavily favorite Mirra Andreeva to win the French Open over Maja Chwalinska.

Sports Illustrated

Who is Maja Chwalinska? What to Know About the Cinderella Story of the 2026 French Open

Chwalinska is off to the finals.

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‘Do you want a player to die on court?’ – athlete wellbeing concerns heat up at the French Open

During the first week of the French Open in Paris, concerns grew for player wellbeing as many competitors struggled with the extreme heat.

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Serena Williams Announces Shock Tennis Comeback After Nearly Four Years Away

Serena Williams has confirmed her return to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club Championships, marking her first match since 2022.

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Tennis Mailbag: Breaking Down the Players’ Media Protest at Roland Garros

Top players participated in the move, bringing attention to their push for a revamped revenue-sharing model with the majors.

The Independent UK

French Open players to stage media protest amid row over prize money

Players at the French Open are planning to scale back their media duties due to a row over prize money

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Raducanu loses at Strasbourg Open in first match since Richardson reunion

Emma Raducanu’s return to competition for the first time in more than two months ended in a frustrating defeat, falling 6-4, 7-6 (4) to France’s Diane Parry in the first round of the Strasbourg Open

The Guardian - UK

Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap

Elina Svitolina beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 to win the Italian Open, her first WTA 1000-level event since 2018

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Why Players Could Boycott the Majors

Stars, including Aryna Sabalenka, have spoken out about players’ dissatisfaction with revenue sharing and prize money.

AAP

Bad day for Aussie women No.1s past and present in Rome

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered the worst 33rd birthday present while Maya Joint's comeback to the court also ended in defeat at the Italian Open.

The Guardian - UK

Swiatek leads players’ surprise as WTA head Portia Archer quits after two years

WTA chief executive Portia Archer shocked players on the tour after emailing her resignation this week, less than two years after she was appointed

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Wail Madrid: Kasatkina's ranking nadir as Aussies crash

Daria Kasatkina's difficult season, following her break from tennis after reaching "breaking point", has continued with an agonising defeat in the Madrid Open.

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Tennis Mailbag: What Markéta Vondroušová’s Anti-Doping Charge Reveals About the Sport

The 2023 Wimbledon winner could face up to a four-year ban after being charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA.

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