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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

Wimbledon Drops Vaccine Mandate, Djokovic Eligible to Compete

Tournament organizers will allow the 20-time Grand Slam winner to compete in this summer’s event.

Sports Illustrated

Roger Federer set for tennis return in September following injury

The 20-time grand-slam champion has been sidelined since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals in July last year

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Chief claims Wimbledon given 'no alternative' but to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon chief Ian Hewitt has claimed the tournament's hands were tied regarding their decision to ban the Russian and Belarusian players from this year's event

Daily Mirror

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

European nations 'set to follow suit' after Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian stars

Wimbledon are reportedly set to be followed by their European nations concerning their ban on Russian and Belarusian players amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic able to defend Wimbledon title with Covid restrictions lifted

The world number one has played only three tournaments in 2022 because of entry restrictions imposed by various countries.

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Wimbledon had ‘no viable alternative’ but to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Officials explained why they chose not to allow players to compete if they denounced the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title after unvaccinated players cleared to compete

The 34-year-old was deported from Australia in January before the Australian Open due to no vaccination against Covid

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic poised to defend Wimbledon title with unvaccinated players given green light to compete

Wimbledon have officially given the green light for Novak Djokovic and any other unvaccinated players to compete at this year’s tournament.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon defends decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players amid Ukraine war: ‘There is no alternative’

Wimbledon organisers have defended the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at this year’s tournament.

Evening Standard

WTA chief promises ‘strong reactions’ on Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian, Belarusian players

Steve Simon said that the Wimbledon decision was against Grand Slam rules

The Hindu

Wimbledon cannot be faulted for banning Russian players

Letters: Criticism of Wimbledon’s decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus is misguided, argue Christopher Clayton, George Marshall and Jean-Michel Legg

The Guardian - UK

WTA chief fires warning to Wimbledon over ban on Russian and Belarusian players

WTA boss Steve Simon is the latest to condemn Wimbledon's ban, and has a warning for organisers if they do not backtrack on their plan

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Ukrainian ex-pro slams Andrey Rublev for 'lying and hypocrisy' over Wimbledon ban view

Andrey Rublev branded the All England Club's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon "complete discrimination," but Alexandr Dolgopolov was heavily critical of his comments

Newslaundry

NL Playoffs Ep 19: Champions League, Wimbledon bans Russian players

In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham analyse performances in the IPL and discuss how the fitness regime in cricket is changing. They also discuss the Champions League, the ongoing NBA playoffs, and how the Ukraine-Russia war has affected players after Wimbledon banned Russian…

Daily Mirror

Italian Open could 'follow Wimbledon ban move' with Andy Murray 'prepared to defend SW19'

Wimbledon have come under scrutiny following their decision to ban Russians and Belarusians from competing at this summer's tournament amid the ongoing war with Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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Wimbledon may face legal action from Belarusian Tennis Federation over ban stance

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from the tournament, but that decision has been met with criticism

Sports Illustrated

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Belarusian Tennis Federation seeks legal advice over Wimbledon ban

Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from this summer’s tournaments.

Reuters

Tennis-Ukraine's Svitolina says anti-war Russians, Belarusians should not face ban

Elina Svitolina said Russian and Belarusian players who denounce Moscow's invasion of her country Ukraine should be allowed to participate at Wimbledon.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Rublev accuses Wimbledon of ‘complete discrimination’ over ban

The world No 8, Andrey Rublev, says Wimbledon’s reasons for banning Russian and Belarussian players are ‘not logical’

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic Calls Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players ‘Crazy’

The World No. 1 believes the decision by the tournament is unfair.

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Do you think Russian players should be banned from Wimbledon?

The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian tennis players from this year’s Wimbledon Championship has caused a furious backlash from those within the sport, with Martina Navratilova and Novak Djokovic among those criticising the move.

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