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🎾 Daniel Altmaier vs Alexander Zverev

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After several years of war in Ukraine and the corresponding sports suspension to the federations of Russia and Belarus, many people wonder how long this situation will last within the sports spectrum. When will Russia and Belarus return to participate in a Davis Cup or a Billie Jean King Cup? It will happen – I say – but for now, we will have to keep waiting. A few minutes ago, the ITF released a statement announcing that they will maintain this suspension on both countries after having discussed the matter and receiving a negative vote. 

ITF statement on Belarus and Russian Tennis Federations:

"The International Tennis Federation confirms that the IOC’s announcement does not change its existing position regarding the Belarus and Russian Tennis Federations' suspensions which remain in place.

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— ITF Media (@ITFMedia) May 8, 2026

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ITF mantiene su castigo a Rusia y Bielorrusia

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🎾 Alejandro Tabilo vs Francisco Cerundolo

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It seemed that four years after the invasion of Russia to Ukraine, which led to Russia being sanctioned in the sports world and Russian tennis players forced to compete without a flag, it appeared to come to an end when during a match at WTA Austin between Selekhmetova and Parks, the television graphics displayed the Russian flag. However, a day later it was revealed that it was a technical error in the TV production. According to information obtained by Punto de Break through José Morón, the WTA confirms that their policy of not displaying the Russian flag remains unchanged and everything will continue as before.

UPDATE 🚨

I just confirmed with the WTA itself that their policy of not showing the Russian flag has not changed.

If the flag was seen in any match (or the Ukrainian flag was not shown), it was due to a technical error. Everything will continue as it has been. https://t.co/iu6CAK8dnA

— José Morón (@jmgmoron) February 25, 2026

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las banderas rusas no han vuelto a la WTA: se trató de un error técnico

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🎾 Dino Prizmic vs Novak Djokovic

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Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia began, ATP and WTA joined forces to take joint measures to penalize the actions of the country led by Putin. Those measures lasted a few chapters, but one of the few gestures, more symbolic than anything else, that both circuits maintained was not displaying the Russian flag on the screen. Well, it seems that this has changed. For the first time in almost four years, the Russian flag reappeared in the WTA graphics, specifically in the match between Selekhmetova and Parks at the WTA in Austin. Will this be temporary or will we see flags next to names like Mirra Andreeva or Daria Shnaider again in Indian Wells?

WTA is bringing back the Russian flag pic.twitter.com/VFRFfMU9cF

— Corvath Draemir (@Archaicmind3000) February 23, 2026

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¿Vuelven las banderas rusas en la WTA?

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🎾 Learner Tien vs Damir Dzumhur

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Polina Kudermetova, currently ranked 104th in the world and sister of the well-known Veronika, has decided to renounce her Russian nationality in order to start representing Uzbekistan. More and more tennis players are making this move, which may have more logistical reasons than political values and ideas. Traveling the world with a Russian passport at this time is likely not easy in terms of obtaining visas. At 22 years old, Polina will aim to break into and establish herself in the top 100 while representing Uzbekistan.

🫣 Looks like the trend of Russian players switching nationalities is going strong.

After Maria Timofeeva and Kamilla Rakhimova, Polina Kudermetova is now set to compete under the flag of Uzbekistan. pic.twitter.com/YXjtxmMBgk

— Ukrainian Tennis • BTU (@ukrtennis_eng) December 14, 2025

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Polina Kudermetova se suma a la oleada de rusas que renuncian a su nacionalidad

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🎾 Lorenzo Musetti vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

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The change of nationality by Anastasia Potapova leaves Russia without one of its main figures in the top 50. However, within the Federation, they do not seem to regret this loss. The now Austrian player was the subject of comments by Sport Express by Yevgeny Kafelnikov, an absolute legend and current vice president... who didn't seem too sad about her departure: "I do not enjoy talking about this news. Should I give my opinion? It is not necessary. She has changed, so what should I do now? Should I cry? Was she a strong athlete? Has she achieved anything for Russia in her life? Neither you nor I can say, so, safe travels." Yevgeny wasn't exactly thrilled either.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kafelnikov y una rajada tremenda sobre Potapova: "¿Debería llorar por su marcha? Que le vaya bien"

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🎾 Lorenzo Musetti vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

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With no signs of the situation in Ukraine changing, under an invasion by Russia that has been going on for more than three and a half years, this pre-season is leaving us with an interesting group of players who decide to change their nationality and compete under a different flag. Just a few days ago, it was Kamilla Rakhimova who announced that she will play for Uzbekistan, and this morning brings us another surprising news, that of Anastasia Potapova, who will now represent Austria. She announced this on social media, stating that the country has accepted her request and calling the Central European country a "second home" for her.

Anastasia Potapova will play for Austria 🇦🇹 starting next year pic.twitter.com/DXjxVfNJb2

— Luca Fiorino (@FiorinoLuca) December 4, 2025

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Potapova, la última en "marcharse" de Rusia: competirá bajo la nacionalidad austriaca

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🎾 Ugo Humbert vs Vit Kopriva

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The trickle of tennis players giving up Russian nationality continues. The latest to do so is Kamilla Rahkimova, the 112th-ranked WTA player who will start representing Uzbekistan as of 2026. Rakhimova becomes the second player to switch from the Russian flag to that of Uzbekistan after Maria Timofeeva.

No. 112 Kamilla Rakhimova will be representing Uzbekistan.
Second player to switch from RUS and UZB after Maria Timofeeva.https://t.co/vbXBfA42xb

— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) December 1, 2025

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kamilla Rakhimova también cambia de bandera: de la rusa a la de Uzbekistán

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🎾 Tallon Griekspoor vs Alexander Blockx

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The controversy is underway. Tallon Griekspoor has decided to participate in an exhibition tournament in Russia, specifically in Saint Petersburg, where he will compete against rivals such as Daniil Medvedev, Karen Khachanov, or Alexander Bublik. However, this decision has not been well received in his country. The Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs commented, "Competing in Russia is not forbidden, but we ask that they do not do it for moral reasons."

While the Dutch Tennis Federation issued a statement: "We are in contact with Tallon and have explained our position to him. On the other hand, players have the right to decide for themselves what they want, regardless of our stance. That is exactly what he did, but we want to clarify that the Dutch Federation is not involved in this." The player himself defends his choice: "I rarely play exhibition matches at the end of the season because I try to rest. But I have never been to Russia. There will be many excellent tennis players: Medvedev, Khachanov, Bublik, so I will have the opportunity to compete with them."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Lluvia de críticas a Griekspoor por participar en un torneo de exhibición en Rusia

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🎾 Dino Prizmic vs Novak Djokovic

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Since tournaments in Russia are still banned on the professional circuit, Gazprom has decided to once again host the classic exhibition tournament in December, where they will bring together two top-level mixed teams captained by Mikhail Youzhny and Janko Tipsarevic. There will be Spanish representation thanks to Roberto Bautista and Pedro Martínez, along with other legends who will be part of the event. With the war in Ukraine still ongoing – even if the media has stopped covering it – this is the only remaining tennis stronghold for Russia to engage live in our sport.

🧵 3rd edition of the Gazprom tennis exho event in Russia with... Putin's relative as a PR director 🤨

IN: 🇦🇺 Kokkinakis, 🇪🇸 Bautista Agut & Martinez, 🇰🇿 Bublik & Putintseva, 🇧🇬 Tomova, 🇷🇸 Lajovic, also Khachanov, Shnaider, Potapova

OUT: 🇳🇱 Griekspoor - w/o due injury pic.twitter.com/GiRt4zRgea

— Ukrainian Tennis • BTU (@ukrtennis_eng) November 29, 2024

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El tenis volverá a Rusia por tercer diciembre consecutivo