Wimbledon appeals fine from WTA over Russia ban
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Wimbledon, LTA appeal against WTA fines for Russians' exclusion
LONDON : Wimbledon organisers and Britain's tennis authorities said on Monday they have appealed against fines handed to them by the women's governing body, WTA, for excluding Russian and Belarussian players from this year's grasscourt events.
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Wimbledon appealing fine from WTA over Russia ban
LONDON — The All England Club is appealing a fine levied by the WTA women's professional tennis tour for banning Russian and Belarusian players from tournaments in Britain because of the war in Ukraine.
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Wimbledon organisers appeal against WTA fine for Russia and Belarus ban
Wimbledon organisers have appealed against a fine from the WTA for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Championships.
Wimbledon to appeal $1 million fine over Russia ban
The All England Club imposed the ban in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said an appeal will be lodged. "It's subject to a legal process so I can't comment specifically but what I will say is that we stand by the decision we made," said Bolton. "We have appealed." The Daily Mail reported that the Lawn Tennis Association, which runs the sport in the UK, was fined $750,000 and the All England Club $250,000.