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Simona Halep's suspension from tennis was reduced from four years to nine months as she won a CAS appeal in a doping ban case.
Jimmy Connors pens heartfelt message for wife Patti on their 45th anniversary. Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas shared his most beloved picture with girlfriend Paula Badosa ahead of their 2024 Indian Wells campaigns.
Also, Naomi Osaka's attire for the 2024 Indian Wells Masters did rounds on social media.
On that note, here's a quick summary of today's top stories:
Romanian tennis star Simona Halep wins CAS appeal in doping ban case
Simona Halep's initial four-year doping suspension, imposed by the ITIA for testing positive for Roxadustat in 2022, has now been shortened to nine months after her successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The former World No. 1 would now be eligible to resume her professional tennis career from July 2023. Halep pursued the appeal to CAS in the hopes of receiving a more lenient punishment.
The two-time Grand Slam champion has completed most of her suspension period and is free to return to competitive tennis at her discretion.
Jimmy Connors pens heartfelt anniversary message for wife Patti
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors wrote a touching message for his wife Patti on their anniversary as the couple celebrated their 45th year of marriage. Patti was a Playboy magazine model when she married Connors in 1979. The couple resides in California's Santa Barbara area and has two children, Brett and Aubree.
Connors conveyed his wishes on X (formerly Twitter):
"Happy Anniversary to my #1 @PattiConnors — after all these years— ups & down- good and bad- and all the in-between- we have beaten the odds-( lol )— you have made my life so special- and we have more to come— “ Dance on “ !! #"
Stefanos Tsitsipas shares his most cherished photo with Paula Badosa
Stefanos Tsitsipas shared his favorite picture with girlfriend Paula Badosa on his Instagram story during an 'Ask me a question' session.
In the picture, Badosa can be seen sporting a full-sleeved red top paired with red gloves, while Tsitsipas wore an all-white shirt and trousers, both holding vintage tennis racquets.
Stefanos Tsitsipas received a bye in the first round and will face either a qualifier or Daniel Altmaier in the second, at the 2024 Indian Wells Masters. Paula Badosa, on the other hand, will face American Ashlyn Krueger in the first round.
A look at Naomi Osaka’s outfit for the 2024 Indian Wells Masters
Naomi Osaka's attire for 2024 Indian Wells has been circulating on social media.
Osaka is set to sport a striking jade-green ensemble with white accents adorning both shoulders. The right side prominently displays the Nike swoosh.
Naomi Osaka will face Sara Errani in the first round at the 2024 Indian Wells Masters.
