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    Russian Daniil Medvedev has advanced to the second round at the French Tennis Open in straight sets, but has faced scrutiny over the impact of his country's warmongering in Ukraine

    Russian Daniil Medvedev has advanced to the second round at the French Tennis Open in straight sets, but has faced scrutiny over the impact of his country's warmongering in Ukraine


    The world number two is at risk of getting banned from Wimbledon as a result of his government's decision, but the tournament risks losing ranking points as a result.

    That could trigger an ironic outcome.



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