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‘I think it’s great,’ Williams said of the new rule changes during a press conference in Abu Dhabi ahead of an exhibition match against her sister Venus on Thursday. (Andrew Boyers/Reuters)
SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams hails rule changes to protect mothers in tennis

The 37-year-old had her daughter Alexis Olympia in September 2017 and returned to the WTA circuit last March at Indian Wells

  • Staff Reporter
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The change comes after criticism of French Open officials for how they handled the case of former world number one Serena Williams in her Grand Slam return last month after giving birth to a daughter last September.
AGENCY

US Open to revamp seedings for pregnancy absences — report

The WTA Tour does not have protected seedings for players who return from absences

  • Agency
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ITALY

Nadal unfazed by number three ranking

Reigning champion Rafael Nadal insisted his number three ranking would have no affect ahead of the defence of his Rome Masters 1000 title this week.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
DINARA SAFINA

I don’t care about critics, says Safina

Dinara Safina moved back to the top of the world rankings on Monday, and insisted she has given up worrying about her critics.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read