Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
MADRID — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic criticized Wimbledon's decision to exclude Russian and Belarus players from this year's tournament following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic criticized Wimbledon's decision to exclude Russian and Belarus players from this year’s tournament following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players ‘very unfair’, says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has branded Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players “very unfair” as the ATP considers its response.
Rafael Nadal: Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'very unfair'
Rafael Nadal has described Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players as "very unfair" as the ATP considers its response.