Why Medvedev & Bublik Could Face Criticism for Controversial Russian Exhibition

Tennis News Roundup: Daniil Medvedev & other players under fire for playing exhibition in blacklisted Russia; Jannik Sinner forced to address engagement rumors

Tennis fans blasted Daniil Medvedev and others who have agreed to play a two-day exhibition tournament in Russia.

Why Medvedev & Bublik could face criticism for controversial Russian exhibition

Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik are among the high-profile names set to compete at the controversial Northern Palmyra Trophies.

Medvedev & Bublik among players announced for controversial exhibition in Russia

Several Russian-born ATP and WTA players have taken the contentious decision to play in an exhibition that is funded by a state-owned company supporting the country's war against Ukraine. Russia has been at war with Ukraine since launching an illegal invasion in February 2022. Ukraine has battled fo...

Fans Demand Ban on Daniil Medvedev and Others for Participation in Exhibition Bankrolled by Company Funding Russia's War Against Ukraine- "Disgusting"

Northern Palmyra Trophies is an exhibition tournament, the fourth edition of which is scheduled to be held from November 29-30. The post Fans Demand Ban on Daniil Medvedev and Others for Participation in Exhibition Bankrolled by Company Funding Russia’s War Against Ukraine- “Disgusting” appeared first on FirstSportz.

Top Stars Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik Join Controversial St. Petersburg Exhibition Despite Russia's Sporting Isolation

The ongoing debate over money, politics, and ethics in professional tennis shifts to a new stage this month, as the latest St. Petersburg exhibition in Russia prepares to welcome several top-100 ATP and WTA players. Sponsored by Gazprom—the Russian state-controlled gas giant currently under international sanctions—the event continues to raise questions about where tennis draws its financial and moral boundaries. The marquee name this year is Rus…

Controversial Russian exhibition funded by state owned energy giant returns with Medvedev, Shnaider, Kudermetova, Bublik among top names involved

An exhibition tournament that has received criticism in the past in St Petersburg will return again between November 29-30. Known as the Northern Palmyra Trophies (the NPT), it is a tournament bankrolled by Gazprom, the state oil giant. The team exhibition tournament takes place every year and court...