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Elina Svitolina Of Ukraine One Match Away From Wimbledon Final

Svitolina, a new mother who has said she is playing to give strength to her people back home in Ukraine, is one match away from an improbable and inspiring spot in the Wimbledon final.

By Matthew Futterman

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After a Fall, Venus Williams Is Eliminated on Wimbledon’s First Day

Williams, a five-time Wimbledon singles champion, was vying, at 43, to become one of the oldest women to win a main draw singles match at the sport’s oldest Grand Slam event.

By Matthew Futterman

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Tension Overshadows the Tennis Between Sabalenka and Svitolina

Players from Ukraine do not shake hands with players from Russia and Belarus. Aryna Sabalenka waited at the net anyway.

By Matthew Futterman

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Ukrainian Booed at French Open After Handshake Snub of Belarusian

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine had the crowd on her side initially, but then was booed after she did not shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus after losing to her in straight sets.

By Matthew Futterman