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The Latest Breaking News from Wimbledon

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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’

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

Evening Standard

Breakthrough for Tomljanovic in Istanbul

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first tournament quarter-final since Wimbledon last year after beating Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in the Istanbul Cup.

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Novak Djokovic condemns Wimbledon’s ban on Russian tennis players

London-based tennis tournament announced the player ban in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine star Elina Svitolina says Russians who denounce Vladimir Putin should be allowed to play Wimbledon

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

The Independent UK

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

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon decision to ban Russian players from tournament

Novak Djokovic has put forth his opinion regarding Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian players from the All England Club following the country's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Alex Dolgopolov: ‘The ATP’s stance is weak, Wimbledon is right to ban Russian players’

Exclusive interview: The Ukrainain tennis player, who returned to Kyiv shortly after the invasion began, discusses why it is important that Russian players are banned from competing at Wimbledon

The Independent UK

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.

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HoFer Pam Shriver Details ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Coach

The five-time Wimbledon doubles champion wrote that Don Candy did not sexually abuse her, but there was emotional abuse.

Evening Standard

ATP criticise Wimbledon decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus

The ATP have criticised Wimbledon’s decision to ban all players from Russia and Belarus.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Tribune News Service

Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine invasion

NEW YORK — Wimbledon is going to ban players from Russia and Belarus this summer over the invasion of Ukraine.

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Daily Mirror

Wimbledon Russia ban branded "unfair" by ATP as threat of legal action looms

The ATP have issued a strong statement after the All England Club and LTA decided to ban players from Russia and Belarus from this year's Wimbledon

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

The Independent UK

Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and Belarus ‘unfair’, ATP says

The ATP said it will continue to allow players from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral flag at ATP events

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon's Russia ban 'sparked by fear of Royal Family seeing Daniil Medvedev win trophy'

The All England Club is reportedly moving ahead with plans to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from Wimbledon, with the Royal Family said to have played a big factor in the decision

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon due to invasion of Ukraine

Entries from players from the two countries will be declined “with deep regret”, tournament organisers said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian, Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon

Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2021 and is No. 4 in the WTA rankings.

Axios

Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players over Ukraine invasion

The most prestigious tournament in the world hasn't barred athletes from specific countries since the aftermath of WWII.

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