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'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

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

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. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the stand was swiftly condemned by the men's and women's tours.

Novak Djokovic accused of being 'especially inappropriate' over Wimbledon ban stance

Novak Djokovic has been slammed for his comments on Wimbledon's ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes. The world No 1 condemned the move to bar players from the two nations and has now been told his stance is "especially inappropriate" by a top Russian chess player.