'Unfair' - ATP, WTA slate Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian, Belarusian athletes from competing this year
The ATP and WTA have condemned Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at the Grand Slam. The All England Club's decision — in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — is the first time Russian players have been expressly prohibited from competing in an elite tennis event. Ad/> The ATP, WTA and ITF have allowed Russians and Belarusians to continue playing in a neutral capacity without displaying their national flag or having their national anthem played.
