Non-mask wearers could be disqualified at Olympics

Tokyo

Olympics athletes will face harsh punishments including disqualification for violations of Covid safety rules under guidelines unveiled in the final Playbooks issued by Tokyo 2020 organisers today. The organisers said in the case of flagrant infractions, serious sanctions will be imposed including permanent exclusion from the Games, deportation and fines. The IOC also mentioned that an additional 20,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses will be available for people who are involved in the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Halle (germany)

Top seed Medvedev knocked out by Struff in Halle opener

World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev’s Wimbledon preparations suffered a setback today when he was bundled out by Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6(3) 6-3 in the opening round of the Halle Open.

Halle (germany)

Murray sets up Berrettini clash at Queen’s

Top seed Matteo Berrettini came through a tricky opener at the Queen’s Club championships as he edged out fellow Italian Stefano Travaglia 7-6(5) 7-6(4) today. The world No. 9 will next face five-time Queen’s Club champion Andy Murray, who beat Benoit Paire 6-3 6-2. It was Murray’s first singles match since sustaining a groin injury in March.

Berlin

Keys starts German Open with easy win over Frech

Madison Keys started her German Open campaign with a 6-3 6-4 win over Polish qualifier Magdalena Frech. Keyes, who is ranked 28th, will next face top seed Aryna Sabalenka. Amanda Anisimova, lost 6-3 6-1 to Alize Cornet. Agencies