Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Austria have been ordered by the International Tennis Federation to forfeit pounds 35,500 prize money for failing to complete their Davis Cup World Group qualifying match against Brazil in Sao Paulo last month.
Austria refused to complete the last three rubbers after Thomas Muster walked off court in protest at what he felt was the threatening behaviour of the home crowd. Austrian attempts to have the tie replayed at a neutral venue ended in failure yesterday when the ITF confirmed Brazil's 4-1 victory.
They also approved on-site fines totalling $8,000 (pounds 5,200) on Muster, who appeared in person to argue his case. The Austrian No 1 said conditions were the most hostile he had ever met, but the ITF's president, Brian Tobin, said Muster had not proved his allegations. "Most of the things spectators were accused of were not substantiated," Tobin said.
Davis Cup seedings, Digest, page 31
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments