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WTA faces new threat from Oleksandra Oliynykova with Ukraine making pro-Putin accusations

Leylah Fernandez makes new boyfriend enter the tennis world; Naomi Osaka has Italian Open setback

May 07, 2026

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Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova raises fresh allegations against WTA with pro-Putin accusations. Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka in their besties era, while Leylah Fernandez introduces new boyfriend to the tennis world.

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Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova launches serious allegations against WTA with pro-Putin player involved

Ukrainian tennis star Oleksandra Oliynykova recently launched a serious allegation against the WTA. The World No.68 stated that she had been pressured by the organisation to stay silent about her opinions on a player on the WTA Tour who openly demonstrated her ‘support’ for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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5 top players who will miss Italian Open 2026 ft. Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz

5 top players who will miss Italian Open 2026 ft. Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz

WATCH: Iga Swiatek crashes Aryna Sabalenka's press conference at Italian Open for 'very difficult' question

WATCH: Iga Swiatek crashes Aryna Sabalenka's press conference at Italian Open for 'very difficult' question

"Be careful" - Marta Kostyuk sends warning after misinformation about $1,186,883 Madrid Open prize money spreads

"Be careful" - Marta Kostyuk sends warning after misinformation about $1,186,883 Madrid Open prize money spreads

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Tomas Martin Etcheverry's girlfriend Belen poses in red bikini as duo relax in luxury Rome hotel before Italian Open campaign begins

Tomas Martin Etcheverry's girlfriend Belen poses in red bikini as duo relax in luxury Rome hotel before Italian Open campaign begins

WATCH: Ben Shelton's girlfriend Trinity Rodman poses in black bikini while enjoying pool session at home

WATCH: Ben Shelton's girlfriend Trinity Rodman poses in black bikini while enjoying pool session at home

PICTURE: Paula Badosa wears red bikini in back-to-back promotions for her own swimwear brand Sunaswim

PICTURE: Paula Badosa wears red bikini in back-to-back promotions for her own swimwear brand Sunaswim

SPILL THE TEA

"Stop giving this moron a job";"Embarrassing" - Fans mock Sam Querrey after Marta Kostyuk prediction for Italian Open backfires

"Stop giving this moron a job";"Embarrassing" - Fans mock Sam Querrey after Marta Kostyuk prediction for Italian Open backfires

Naomi Osaka crashes back to reality with wardrobe setback on arrival at Italian Open after Met Gala adventure

Naomi Osaka crashes back to reality with wardrobe setback on arrival at Italian Open after Met Gala adventure

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