Novak Djokovic criticizes Wimbledon's 'lose-lose' ban on Russian and Belarusian players
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams set to lose their world rankings after Wimbledon snubs
Tennis legends Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both reportedly set to disappear from the world rankings, following the decision to scrap ranking points at Wimbledon. The ATP and WTA's decision to make the event non-ranking came after SW19 bosses banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing amid the war with Ukraine.
Naomi Osaka likely to skip Wimbledon as second top player set to drop out - 'Pointless'
Naomi Osaka has revealed she is considering boycotting Wimbledon after the Grand Slam was stripped of ranking points. "I'm the type of player that gets motivated by seeing my ranking go up," said the four-time Grand Slam winner.
Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation
Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points.
Novak Djokovic "Intends To Go To Wimbledon" In "Lose-Lose" Situation
Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points. "Yes, I intend to go to Wimbledon," said Djokovic after overcoming Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the French Open first round. However, he added that the initial decision of the tournament to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine was a "mistake". The 35-year-old Djokovic stands to lose 2,000 points due to the decision by the ATP and WTA tours to remove ranking points from Wimbledon in response to the player ban.
Novak Djokovic criticises Wimbledon for 'wrong decision' over Russian and Belarusian player ban
Novak Djokovic has criticised Wimbledon for making the “wrong decision” in banning Russian and Belarusian players – and says there were other options available. Wimbledon went against most other tennis tournaments by deciding to ban players from Russia and Belarus player following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> In a statement, Wimbledon said they had «no viable alternative within the framework of the UK government's position».
Novak Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation
Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points. "Yes, I intend to go to Wimbledon," said Djokovic after overcoming Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the French Open first round. However, he added that the initial decision of the tournament to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine was a "mistake". The 35-year-old Djokovic stands to lose 2,000 points due to the decision by the ATP and WTA tours to remove ranking points from Wimbledon in response to the player ban. "On a personal, individual level, I have been very negatively affected," said Djokovic.
Djokovic backs ATP, laments Wimbledon 'lose-lose situation'
Novak Djokovic intends to defend his title at Wimbledon and supports the decision by the ATP men's tour to withhold ranking points from that tournament as a show of unity among players — even though the move will negatively affect his hold on the No. 1 spot.