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Wimbledon chiefs slam 'disproportionate' removal of ranking points by ATP and WTA

Wimbledon chiefs hit back ON Friday at the "disproportionate" decisions taken by tennis' main tours to strip the Grand Slam of its ranking points following the ban on players from Russia and Belarus in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The tours said they had to act in order to stop players from Russia and Belarus being discriminated against on political grounds. But the All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, expressed their "deep disappointment" at the moves made by the ATP (men's), WTA (women's) and ITF (junior and wheelchair events).

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by ATP and WTA over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon had its ranking points stripped by the ATP and WTA Tours on Friday over its decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus at this year's Championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Tennis' governing bodies have banned Russia and Belarus from international team competitions following the invasion, which Moscow calls a 'special operation', but allowed players from the two countries to continue competing as neutrals.

Wimbledon Stripped Of Ranking Points Over Russia And Belarus Ban

Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world's most prestigious tennis tournament, was stripped of ranking points on Friday by the sport's main tours in a move which threatens to reduce the Grand Slam to the status of a high-profile exhibition event. The decision by the ATP and WTA was in response to Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine. "It is with great regret and reluctance that we see no option but to remove ATP Ranking points from Wimbledon for 2022," said an ATP statement.

Tennis tours strip ranking points at Wimbledon over decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players

By Jill Martin, CNN

Wimbledon loses ranking points over ban on Russian players

The world’s most prestigious tennis tournament was on Friday set on a collision course with the sport's global governing bodies after Wimbledon had its ranking points stripped by the ATP and WTA Tours over excluding players from Russia and Belarus.

Wimbledon on collision course with ATP, WTA over Russia, Belarus ban

:The world’s most prestigious tennis tournament was on Friday set on a collision course with the sport's global governing bodies after Wimbledon had its ranking points stripped by the ATP and WTA Tours over excluding players from Russia and Belarus.

Wimbledon stands by player ban and hits out at 'disproportionate' move to remove ranking points

The All England Club has defended its decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledon, in light of the ATP and WTA’s move to remove ranking points from the event. The third major of the year will resemble a high-class exhibition event, albeit one with Grand Slams and huge prize money on the line, after the governing bodies announced no ranking points would be accrued as not all players were able to compete.

Wimbledon stands by Russian player ban despite being stripped of ranking points

Wimbledon organisers have expressed “deep disappointment” after this summer’s championships were stripped of their ATP and WTA ranking points following the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.

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Wimbledon chiefs slam 'disproportionate' removal of ranking points by ATP and WTA

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by ATP and WTA over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon Stripped Of Ranking Points Over Russia And Belarus Ban

Tennis tours strip ranking points at Wimbledon over decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon loses ranking points over ban on Russian players

Wimbledon on collision course with ATP, WTA over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon stands by player ban and hits out at 'disproportionate' move to remove ranking points

Wimbledon stands by Russian player ban despite being stripped of ranking points