Wimbledon have admitted they were powerless to stop a Russian doubles star changing nationality to play in The Championships.
Russian and Belarusian players like world No.1 Daniil Medvedev are banned this year following the invasion of Ukraine Natela Dzalamidze was born in Moscow and played the French Open under the neutral flag as a Russian athlete.
But the doubles world No.44, who held her pre-season training block in Kiev, has now switched to represent Georgia and will be able to play at SW19.
An All England Club statement said: "Player nationality, defined as the flag they play under at professional events, is an agreed process that is governed by the Tours and the ITF." Wimbledon are to allow players to practice on Centre Court and Court No.1 for the first time this week to avoid injuries in the early rounds.