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ATP and WTA strip Wimbledon of ranking points following bans for Russian players

Wimbledon chairman Ian Hewitt said the UK Government had left them with “no viable alternative” following the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon stripped of ATP and WTA ranking points after Russian and Belarusian player ban

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has banned players from the two countries competing at SW19 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Nadal Says Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players Unfairw

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal labelled the ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as unfair. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) barred players from the two countries from competing at this year's grasscourt major in response to what Russia calls…

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A Few Thoughts on Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

In our latest mailbag, we look at the cases for and against the All England Club’s recent decision.

Sports Illustrated

Wimbledon defends player ban as Djokovic is given green light for SW19

Wimbledon chiefs have denied the decision to decline the entries of Russian and Belarusian players to this year’s championships was an act of discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Novak Djokovic free to play Wimbledon after organisers confirm players do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Wimbledon organisers confirm players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter this year's tournament, allowing Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic to defend his title.

ABC News

Wimbledon Ban Will ‘Incite Hatred,’ Says Belarus Federation

The decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine will incite "hatred and intolerance", the Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) said, adding that they are seeking legal advice on the ban. The grasscourt major announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian competitors would be banned…

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Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic leads backlash at Wimbledon ban on Russian players over Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina says Russian and Belarusian players should only be allowed to compete at Wimbledon if they are prepared to denounce Vladimir Putin and the war in her country.

Evening Standard

Tennis tour bosses slam Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Organisers of the men's international tennis circuit say they're considering their next move after Wimbledon tournament directors barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's competition over the conflict in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Wimbledon bars Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

Tennis chiefs at Wimbledon on Wednesday banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

WTA Responds to Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

The organization does not agree with the grand slam tournament’s decision, calling it “discrimination” against those impacted.

Sports Illustrated

Wimbledon Bars Russians, Belarusians from Tournament

Wimbledon barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with the grasscourt Grand Slam becoming the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries. The decision by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) means Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev…

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Wimbledon 'ready to ban' Daniil Medvedev over fears win could boost Vladimir Putin

The three main tours allow Russian players to compete without flags or anthems but it appears likely that the All England Club will impose stricter measures when Wimbledon begins this summer

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Opposition councillors fail to block plans for new Wimbledon show court

Labour majority of Merton council amends motion that would have prevented building on Grade II* listed parkland

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