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Roger Federer confirmed for Basel in October as he plans ATP Tour return having been out since Wimbledon

Roger Federer has been confirmed to play the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel in October as he plots his return to the ATP Tour. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been out of action since Wimbledon last summer after undergoing a third knee surgery. Ad/> His coach Severin Luthi said earlier this year that he can’t imagine Federer returning in time for Wimbledon, but the 40-year-old is signed up for the Laver Cup in September.

Russia's Putin calls world swimming body's ban on medallist Rylov "absurd"

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the world swimming federation's nine-month suspension of Russian Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov for attending a rally was "absurd", adding that Russian and Belarusian athletes had faced discrimination based on their nationality.

Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia ban

Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.

Wimbledon Chiefs Say 'No Viable Alternative' To Russia Player Ban

Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday. Organisers of the Grand Slam last week announced the move in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meaning stars such as Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka cannot play at the event, which starts in late June. The decision was criticised by the ATP, which runs the men's tour, and women's tour organisers the WTA, while Rublev labelled it "complete discrimination" and defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said it was "crazy".

Tennis-Only viable option: Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

LONDON (Reuters) - Banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon championships was the only viable option under the guidance provided by the British government, the organisers of the grass court Grand Slam said on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic set to defend Wimbledon title as COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his Wimbledon title after organisers at the All England Club (AELTC) said that players will not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to compete at the tournament.

'No alternative' - Wimbledon defend decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players like Daniil Medvedev

Wimbledon has made the “most responsible decision possible” by banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament, according to All England Club (AELTC) chairman Ian Hewitt. The AELTC, which organises the Grand Slam, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), have announced that Russian and Belarusian players will not be permitted to play in the UK this summer following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> The move has been criticised by the ATP Tour and the WTA Tour, where men and women are still allowed to compete under neutral flags.

FINA investigates Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov competing in national championships despite being banned

By Matias Grez and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN

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Roger Federer confirmed for Basel in October as he plans ATP Tour return having been out since Wimbledon

Russia's Putin calls world swimming body's ban on medallist Rylov "absurd"

Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia ban

Wimbledon Chiefs Say 'No Viable Alternative' To Russia Player Ban

Tennis-Only viable option: Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Novak Djokovic set to defend Wimbledon title as COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory

'No alternative' - Wimbledon defend decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players like Daniil Medvedev

FINA investigates Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov competing in national championships despite being banned