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‘It was a mistake!’ – John McEnroe challenges Tim Henman over Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players

John McEnroe and Tim Henman were involved in a lively debate over the decision by Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players, and the subsequent move by the ATP and WTA tours to strip the tournament of ranking points. Wimbledon banned players from Russia and Belarus due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying they had «no viable alternative within the framework of the government's position».

Tennis-With no ranking points, Henman hopes Wimbledon prestige will lure players

(Reuters) - Wimbledon may have been stripped of its ranking points by the ATP and WTA Tours over excluding players from Russia and Belarus but that should not stop players competing at the tournament, former British number one Tim Henman has said.

With no ranking points, Henman hopes Wimbledon prestige will lure players

Wimbledon may have been stripped of its ranking points by the ATP and WTA Tours over excluding players from Russia and Belarus but that should not stop players competing at the tournament, former British number one Tim Henman has said.

Raducanu tames fellow teenager Noskova in gruelling French Open debut

PARIS : U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu showed exemplary grit on her French Open debut to rally to a 6-7(4) 7-5 6-1 victory in the battle of teenagers against Czech qualifier Linda Noskova on Monday and reach the second round.

Rafael Nadal shrugs off injury problems to ease into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal shrugged off his ongoing battle with injury after beginning his bid for a 14th Roland Garros title with a clinical straight-sets victory.

Naomi Osaka suggests she'll skip Wimbledon 'exhibition' after removal of ranking points

Naomi Osaka has suggested she may skip Wimbledon this summer due to the absence of ranking points on offer at the grand slam.

French Open 2022 LIVE: Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic updates, scores and results

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Tim Henman exclusive: Big names won't skip Wimbledon; ATP, WTA 'penalising' players in ranking points row

Tim Henman does not expect players to skip Wimbledon despite reservations raised by Naomi Osaka over the lack of ranking points on offer. The ATP and WTA stripped the Grand Slam of any points following the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka says she is «leaning» towards not playing as it will feel like an «exhibition» event.

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‘It was a mistake!’ – John McEnroe challenges Tim Henman over Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players

Tennis-With no ranking points, Henman hopes Wimbledon prestige will lure players

With no ranking points, Henman hopes Wimbledon prestige will lure players

Raducanu tames fellow teenager Noskova in gruelling French Open debut

Rafael Nadal shrugs off injury problems to ease into French Open second round

Naomi Osaka suggests she'll skip Wimbledon 'exhibition' after removal of ranking points

French Open 2022 LIVE: Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic updates, scores and results

Tim Henman exclusive: Big names won't skip Wimbledon; ATP, WTA 'penalising' players in ranking points row