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Discovery sees off aggressive incumbent bid to gain WTA rights in Russia

MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 12: Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Alison Riske of the United States during Day 3 of the Western and Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 12, 2019 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

US media group Discovery saw off an aggressive bid from incumbent Match TV to take over exclusive rights in Russia to Women’s Tennis Association events from 2020, completing its tennis set in the country.

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