Organisation: Russian Tennis Federation

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Tennis chiefs back Russian reprieve for Olympics

Russia’s tennis team will be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics this summer after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) backed the decision not to impose a blanket ban on the country’s competitors.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016

Drug misuse destroying sport: No room left for idealism or beauty

TIME, greed, and almost endless human weakness have tragically flipped that cherished principle — innocent until proven guilty — on its head in the world of professional sport.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

Tarpischev apologises for Williams sisters slur

Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev has been forced to publicly apologise for his slur against the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2014

Russian Tennis President fined for “Williams brothers” jibe

Shamil Tarpischev, president of the Russian Tennis Federation, has been sharply criticised for his comments on a TV chat show where he referred to Grand Slam winning sisters Venus and Serena Williams as the “the Williams brothers”.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014