A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

Geopolitical tensions simmered at the US Open on Thursday as Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her 6-2, 6-3 in the second round.

The tournament initiative was to launch on Wednesday - Ukraine Independence Day - with the exhibition event at Louis Armstrong Stadium

Madison Keys swept past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with Petra Kvitova after the Czech defeated Ajla Tomljanovic.

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

The external affairs minister reiterated India's position on Afghanistan and highlighted its humanitarian support to the war-torn country, including the supply of wheat, medicines, vaccines and clothing.

Her parents are now staying at her apartment while the rebuilding work takes place at their home in Irpin

China would have been among the top medal contenders in the Olympiad and their absence would brighten India's chances.

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open

A hard-fought 99-move win on the top board against B Vignesh has put Nitin on 7 points, a full point ahead with three rounds remaining.

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Zverev had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle this month after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon after she changed her nationality to represent Georgia

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday.

The grasscourt major will be held from June 27 to July 10.

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has no idea if she would be fit to play at Wimbledon, the 19-year-old said after a "freak injury"

Swiatek, who is on a 35-match winning run, had addressed the situation in Ukraine following her title win in Doha on February 26, two days after Russian troops had launched the invasion.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

Swiatek made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court Philippe Chatrier with winners.

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

His semifinal match against Giri went up to 2am and a few hours later, he had to be at his school to take his 11th-class board examination.

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Saville, whose parents live in Moscow, represented Russia in tennis until emigrating to Australia seven years ago.

Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round

The ATP and WTA last week took away ranking points from Wimbledon following the organisers' decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour.'

The US hopes India will "reconsider" its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington "encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages, amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. India, the world's second-biggest wheat producer, has banned wheat exports in a bid to check high domestic prices amid concerns of wheat output being hit by scorching heat waves. The decision would help control retail prices of wheat and wheat flour, which have risen by an average 14-20 per cent in the last one year, besides meeting the foodgrain requirement of neighbouring and vulnerable countries.

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.

Nadal had a solid start, but the 35-year-old struggled physically towards the end of the contest

Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team during next month's Asian Cup qualifiers

At around 8:30 pm local time on May 3, a series of rocket strikes hit targets across Lviv, with columns of smoke filling the sky over the city.

The communities north of Kyiv were square in the path of Russia's devastating but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital.

Gyaneshwari Yadav clinched the silver medal and compatriot V Rithika finished third to give India a double podium finish in the women's 49kg category at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships in Heraklion, Greece, on Monday night.

Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair

AELTC took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Wimbledon announced that it had barred all Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships