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Russian tennis players Khachanov, Samsonova decline Paris Olympics invites. Medvedev status unclear

Jun. 28, 2024 13:52 PM EDT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian tennis players Karen Khachanov and Liudmila Samsonova declined to play at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said on Friday, and their next highest ranked compatriots were invited instead. The IOC said Pavel Kotov, the 50th-ranked men’s player, and...

IOC invites 8 Russian tennis players, 2 from Belarus to compete as neutrals at Paris Olympics

Jun. 27, 2024 13:01 PM EDT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC invited eight top Russian tennis players plus Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka from Belarus on Thursday to compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Olympics — though some already declined the expected offer. The Russian men invited to...

Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move on

May. 31, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev berated his own behavior after he was knocked out of the French Open by Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 in the third round on Friday. Rublev showed frustration throughout over his lack of precision, committing 37 unforced errors and four...