Andy Murray has said that he believes Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to play at this summer’s Wimbledon tournament.
Players from the two countries were banned by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) from taking part in the London-based Grand Slam and tour events leading up to it in 2022, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ad However, speaking ahead of his first round match at Indian Wells this year, Murray says he expects the players will be allowed back and has no problem if they are.
Wimbledon'I want to play Wimbledon' — Medvedev eager to return but 'going to wait'03/03/2023 AT 11:58 «It's a really difficult one and I do feel for the players who weren't able to play last year, but I also understand the situation and why it's really hard for Wimbledon to make a call on it as well,» Murray told the BBC.