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

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. The world number one said he disagreed with war, but said banning athletes was unfair. "I will always condemn war, I will never support war being myself a child of war," he said at the ATP event in Belgrade. "I know how much emotional trauma it leaves. "In Serbia we all know what happened in 1999. In the Balkans we have had many wars in recent history. However, I cannot support the decision of Wimbledon, I think it is crazy. "The players, the tennis players, the athletes have nothing to do with it (war). When politics interferes with sport, the result is not good."

ATP and WTA accuse Wimbledon of 'discrimination' in row over Russian and Belarusian players

Russian and Belarusian players have been allowed to compete on the tennis tours since the invasion of Ukraine under a neutral flag.

Maria Sharapova announces her pregnancy via social media, two years after retiring from tennis

Retired tennis star Maria Sharapova has announced her pregnancy on social media, two years after leaving the sport.

PSG have record-equaling 10th title in the bag, Marseille triumph

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain all but sealed a record-equaling 10th French league crown with five rounds to spare by winning 3-0 at Angers on Wednesday.

Newcastle beats Crystal Palace 1-0 to reach 40-point mark

NEWCASTLE, England: Miguel Almiron’s well-taken goal handed Newcastle a sixth successive home Premier League win for the first time since 2004 as a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace took the team past the 40-point barrier on Wednesday. Almiron’s 32nd-minute goal, his first for the club since February last year, was enough to lift the Magpies into 11th place, 15 points clear of the relegation zone.

Real Madrid win again despite Karim Benzema's missed penalty kicks

MADRID: Not even an off-day for Karim Benzema was enough to keep Real Madrid from moving closer to clinching the Spanish league title.

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon call to ban Russian stars - 'It's not the athletes' fault'

Novak Djokovic has slammed the decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players from the Wimbledon Grand Slam this summer. Tournament organisers announced the move on Wednesday, which was taken to avoid the possibility of Vladimir Putin claiming a PR victory if a star from his homeland were to win one of the world's most prestigious sporting competitions.

Wimbledon ban Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

LONDON: Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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

ATP and WTA accuse Wimbledon of 'discrimination' in row over Russian and Belarusian players

Maria Sharapova announces her pregnancy via social media, two years after retiring from tennis

PSG have record-equaling 10th title in the bag, Marseille triumph

Newcastle beats Crystal Palace 1-0 to reach 40-point mark

Real Madrid win again despite Karim Benzema's missed penalty kicks

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon call to ban Russian stars - 'It's not the athletes' fault'

Wimbledon ban Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament