Three minutes a day to know about tennis in the world. Hello fans and friends, today is Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Tune in to the news afternoon report provided by Tennis House.
Last night, Beijing time, Ian Hewitt, president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, explained and responded to the recently discussed "ban order" through public channels. Ian Hewitt said the Decision of the All England Lawn Tennis Club to ban Russian and Belarusian players from playing at this year's Wimbledon was to fully consider the British government's guidance on limiting Russia's influence. Under this guidance framework, they have no other viable alternative, only a "ban", which is the "most responsible decision" that Wimbledon can make.
From Ian Hewitt's words, it can be seen that the All England Lawn Tennis Club has only carried out the requirements of the British government. Despite wimbledon's relative independence, as a sports organization they had to stand on the same front as their own government and had no choice on this point.
In addition, Wimbledon also confirmed that there will be no mandatory requirements for players to be vaccinated against the new crown this year, and the British government does not have entry restrictions in this regard. As a result, the world's number one, Djokovic, who is not vaccinated, will begin his journey to defend his title in Wimbledon unimpeded.
Let's focus on Federer, the King of Switzerland. Beijing time last night, Fei Tianwang posted on his personal social media, confirming that he would play in the ATP500 Basel Indoor Tournament in Switzerland, which began in late October this year. Earlier, Federer also said that he would play in the Laver Cup team match in late September.
There is also news that Spanish god of war Nadal, who is truce due to a broken rib, has announced that he will play in the upcoming ATP 1000 Madrid Masters. "Although I have just resumed training and preparation, and the recovery process is also very difficult, I want to play games, and I want to play in the land of my motherland, because there are too few opportunities like this." I will do my best and we will see you in Madrid! ”
Many fans expressed concern about Nadal's decision. After only six weeks of recuperation, is it a bit too hasty to rush to compete? In case of repeated situations in the place of broken bones, delaying the legal net can not be worth the loss!
Let's go back to the field. Beijing time last night, ATP250 Estoril station continued to compete in the first round of men's singles. Austria's Thiem, who played with a wild card, was in poor form, losing 3-6 6-7 (9) to world-ranked French player Bunz, and after his comeback, he suffered a round trip in three consecutive tournaments.
American rising star Koda beat Frenchman Herbert 6-2 6-4 to get off to the top. Uruguayan veteran Cuevas 6-3 3-6 7-6 picked out Espanyol Baena. Other debuters include Bolivian Deline, Spaniard Tarbena, Ramos, Argentine teenager Baez and French veteran Gasquette.
The ATP250 Munich was hit by rain and only four races were played last night. Ott, who plays on home soil, Clécy, who plays in the American service net, Gaston, a Frenchman, and Ivaszka, a Belarusian, defeated their opponents and advanced to the second round.
Women's arena. Last night, Beijing time, the WTA1000 Madrid station began the first round of the women's singles qualifier. China's famous Wang Qiang, in the case of 6-4 first, lost two sets in a row 4-6 2-6 and was reversed by Slovenian youngster Yuwan and was out of the first game. The main draw for this tournament was also released last night Beijing time. Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai drew romanian Halepu in the first round, while youngster Zheng Qinwen challenged Czech star Mukhova in the first round.
Finally, let's guess and recognize. The picture below shows a player in physical training. Without prompting, can you recognize who he is?
In the last issue of guessing, many golfers gave the correct answer. That's right, the person in the picture is the Swiss SLR Wawrinka.
(Source: House of Tennis Author: Maverick)