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The storylines this week are dominated by player reaction to the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, Alexander Zverev was fined for on court violence, and Leander Paes was found guilty of domestic abuse in India.
Watching Russia-Ukraine news not easy, I’m all for peace: New tennis No.1 Daniil Medvedev
Russian Daniil Medvedev said he wanted to promote peace around the world after a ‘roller-coaster day’ when he was confirmed as the world’s top tennis player and his country invaded Ukraine. Full Story: CNBC18
Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev writes ‘No War Please’ after Dubai semifinal win
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev wrote “No War Please” on a TV camera moments after advancing to the final at the Dubai Championships last Friday. Full Story: ESPN
Ukraine tennis icon Sergiy Stakhovsky joins military to fight Russia
Sergiy Stakhovsky has been vocal in support of his country and is now preparing to fight for Ukraine. He has signed up for Ukraine’s military reserves in the wake of Russia’s invasion. Full Story: Express.co
Ukrainian Tennis Player Dayana Yastremska Posts Heartbreaking Instagram Picture
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska has taken to Instagram to update her fans on how her family is holding up regarding this week’s Russian invasion. Full Story: Sports Illustrated
ATP disciplines Alexander Zverev for actions against chair umpire at Mexican Open
Alexander Zverev was fined $40,000 by the men’s professional tennis tour and will forfeit more than $30,000 in prize money and all rankings points from the Mexican Open after hitting the chair umpire’s stand with his racket following a loss in doubles. In addition to those penalties, the ATP announced Thursday it would undertake “a further review of the incident.” Full Story: ESPN Video of Incident: YouTube Editorial Note: Zverev is also under ATP investigation for domestic abuse allegations.
Court finds Leander Paes guilty of domestic abuse
Tennis star Leander Paes has been found guilty of committing various acts of domestic violence against his former partner, Rhea Pillai, a metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai said in its order in a domestic violence case filed by model-actress. Full Story: Economic Times (India)
The Best Tennis Movies
Seeing our beloved sport depicted in film can be a mixed bag for hardcore tennis fans—on one hand, the one-vs-one format of an individual sport that takes place all around the world is the perfect backdrop for interpersonal drama. But it can also be cringeworthy when it’s not done right, from flubbed forehands to unrealistic portrayals of the action and atmosphere. That is why it is so satisfying when movies get it right. Tennis.com provides a run down of the best tennis movies. Full Story: tennis.com
This Week in Professional Tennis
| Date | Tournament | Tour/Level | Location (GMT) |
| 2/28-3/6 | Abierto GNP Seguros 2022 | WTA 250 | Monterrey, Mexico |
| 2/28-3/6 | Open 6ème Sens Métropole de Lyon | WTA 250 | Lyon, France |
