Swiatek ends her season, Monfils defends Svitolina, and the rumour mill is out of control
James is back! Vietnam completed, James Gray of The i Paper returns to marshal George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton through another week of tennis news.
They discussed...
Doubles open letter: More than 150 doubles players, including Calvin's own Henry Patten, a host of national federations and a number of legendary retired doubles players, have urged the ATP to rethink 2028 plans that would halve draws and cut doubles’ share of prize money from 20 per cent to 10 per cent, with a board vote due at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Svitolina and Monfils split: After Elina Svitolina announced the end of her…
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