Wimbledon: "Devastated" Martina Navratilova slams Russian ban
Novak Djokovic and Martina Navratilova have condemned the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon this year.
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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.
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic slams Russia decision
Novak Djokovic has expressed his dismay at Wimbledon’s decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players for this summer’s championship.
Djokovic slams 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russian players
World number one Novak Djokovic said Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine is "crazy".
Djokovic joins ATP and WTA in criticising Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players
Novak Djokovic has joined the ATP and WTA in criticising Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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".
Djokovic survives scare to beat Djere in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat.