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Destanee Aiava playing a forehand shot on a hard court during a professional tennis match
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Destanee Aiava announces tennis retirement citing ‘racist’ culture

Destanee Aiava confirms she will quit tennis at the end of the season. The 25-year-old labelled the sport's culture as "hostile" and "discriminatory".

Emma Raducanu looks dejected on court during the Dubai Tennis Championships
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Emma Raducanu suffers Dubai first-round defeat by lucky loser Ruzic

The British number one required medical attention and struggled with her serve as she fell to a three-set defeat against the Croatian lucky loser.

Alex de Minaur celebrating with the trophy after winning the Rotterdam Open final
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Rotterdam Open: De Minaur ends final heartbreak to claim dominant glory

After back-to-back defeats in the final, the Australian star finally conquers Rotterdam. Discover how he ended his wait for glory in dominant fashion.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek standing on a tennis court during a trophy presentation
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Dubai chief demands radical punishment for WTA stars after shock exits

Dubai tournament director Salah Tahlak questions the "strange" withdrawals of the world's top two players. He argues that current financial penalties are failing and proposes a controversial new sanction.

Karolina Muchova celebrating with the Qatar Open trophy after defeating Victoria Mboko in the final
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Qatar Open final: Teen sensation denied title in straight-sets heartbreak

A sensational week for the teenage prodigy ends in defeat as experience prevails in Doha. Discover who claimed their maiden WTA 1000 crown in a tight straight-sets battle.

Victoria Mboko playing a forehand shot during her Qatar Open semi-final match
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Qatar Open: Teen sensation storms into final with dazzling display

A rising teenage star produces a masterclass in Doha to dismantle a Grand Slam winner. The Canadian is now one step away from a major title on her debut.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek seen during a tennis match changeover
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Tennis crisis deepens as world’s top two quit lucrative showpiece

The WTA's premier stars have delivered a significant snub to the tour's calendar, opting out of a lucrative Middle East stop in a move that highlights growing tensions over player welfare.

Maria Sakkari celebrating a point on the court during the Qatar Open quarter-final match against Iga Swiatek
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Qatar Open shock: Top seed Swiatek dumped out by unseeded Greek

World number two Iga Swiatek suffers a stunning collapse in Doha as an unseeded rival fights back from the brink to seal a dramatic victory.