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Swedish Player Receives Six-Month Suspension
The
Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has claimed another victim, handing teenaged
Swedish player Lucas Renard a six-month suspension and a $5,000 fine
after the world no. 822 pleaded guilty to an anti-corruption offence.
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Sharapova and Williams Pull Out of Pre-Australian Open Events
The
new season hasn’t even begun yet, but two major stars of the WTA Tour
have already withdrawn from events taking place in the first week of the
year.
Following the pullout of Venus Williams from the ASB Classic in
Auckland, Maria Sharapova has cited an ongoing ankle injury for her
decision not to compete at the Brisbane International.
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Mattek-Sands Has a Tough Australian Match in Perth
Bethany
Mattek-Sands will face the toughest possible tests as she puts a
shoulder injury on the line as the Hopman Cup begins at the weekend. The
tattooed American who is teaming with Mardy Fish in the eight-nation
mixed team event has not played since losing in the US Open first round.
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Australian Open Wildcards Update
French
players Jeremy Chardy and Aravane Rezai are the latest recipients of
wildcards into the Australian Open.
