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WTA chief says Russia, Belarus tennis players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) chief Steve Simon says players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics. As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian tennis players are not allowed to play under their country’s name or flag and cannot play in team competition. Ad/> The WTA and ATP combined event in Moscow in October has been suspended while all International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments in Russia and Belarus have been cancelled.

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WTA head Simon says players should not be banned over Ukraine crisis

Women's Tennis Association (WTA) head Steve Simon has said that individual athletes should not be penalised for "decisions of an authoritarian leadership" amid concerns that players from Russia and Belarus could be blocked from competing in tournaments.

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WTA chief says Russia, Belarus tennis players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics

Manchester United manager gamble looks like a mistake after Atletico Madrid defeat

Moved Out Of Russia, Chess Olympiad To be Held In Chennai

Leicester City prepare for summer exit as two Premier League fixtures rearranged

WTA head Simon says players should not be banned over Ukraine crisis

WTA head Steve Simon says players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics

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