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Rublev blasts Wimbledon's Russia ban as 'complete discrimination'

Andrey Rublev blasted Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players as "complete discrimination" on Thursday and suggested organisers should instead donate tournament prize money to the victims of the conflict. "The reasons they (Wimbledon) gave us had no sense, they were illogical," said Rublev on the sidelines of the Belgrade ATP event."What is happening now is complete discrimination against us." Wimbledon on Wednesday banned all Russian and Belarusian players from taking part in this year's Grand Slam event in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision will see Rublev as well as compatriot and world number two Daniil Medvedev and women's fourth-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus amongst those sitting out the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Andrey Rublev Blasts Wimbledon's Russia Ban As "Complete Discrimination"

World number eight Andrey Rublev blasted Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players as "complete discrimination" and "illogical" on Thursday. "The reasons they (Wimbledon) gave us had no sense, they were not logical," said Rublev on the sidelines of the Belgrade ATP event.

Novak Djokovic battles back for impressive win over Miomir Kecmanovic in Serbia Open quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic’s bid for a third Serbia Open title remains on track following a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Miomir Kecmanovic. The world No. 1 is striving to find rhythm on account of a lack of match action due to his Covid vaccination status.

Novak Djokovic battles through another scare to reach Serbia Open semi-final

Novak Djokovic was forced to come back from a set and a break down for a second successive match in Belgrade. The top seed narrowly escaped defeat againt countryman Miomir Kecmanovic to reach the semi-finals of the Serbia Open, winning through 4-6 6-3 6-3 in two hours and 18 minutes.

'An insult' - Gabby Agbonlahor slams Arsenal star after transfer revelation

Gabby Agbonlahor believes Alexandre Lacazette should apologise to Arsenal after the striker revealed that he is talking to other clubs.

Novak Djokovic calls Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'crazy'

By Amy Woodyatt, Aleks Klosok and Anna Chernova, CNN

Novak Djokovic slams ‘crazy’ Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

World number one Novak Djokovic said Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is “crazy.” Wimbledon announced on Wednesday that it had barred all Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s championships due to the invasion, which Russia calls a “special operation.” The grasscourt Grand Slam is the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries, meaning men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev from Russia and women’s fourth-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be banned from the June 27-July 10 tournament. Djokovic, who grew up in war-torn Serbia, said the athletes had nothing to do with the ongoing conflict.

Djokovic criticises 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians

Novak Djokovic hit out at the "crazy" decision by Wimbledon on Wednesday to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament over the invasion of Ukraine.

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Rublev blasts Wimbledon's Russia ban as 'complete discrimination'

Andrey Rublev Blasts Wimbledon's Russia Ban As "Complete Discrimination"

Novak Djokovic battles back for impressive win over Miomir Kecmanovic in Serbia Open quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic battles through another scare to reach Serbia Open semi-final

'An insult' - Gabby Agbonlahor slams Arsenal star after transfer revelation

Novak Djokovic calls Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'crazy'

Novak Djokovic slams ‘crazy’ Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Djokovic criticises 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians