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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The ATP and WTA have condemned Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at the Grand Slam. The All England Club's decision — in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — is the first time Russian players have been expressly prohibited from competing in an elite tennis event. Ad/> The ATP, WTA and ITF have allowed Russians and Belarusians to continue playing in a neutral capacity without displaying their national flag or having their national anthem played.