Russian players still allowed to compete in major tennis events
London — Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to continue competing in ATP and WTA tournaments and Grand Slam events, the sport's governing bodies said on Tuesday.
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Elina Svitolina: Ukrainian to play Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova after stance over flag
Elina Svitolina's match against Russia's Anastasia Potapova at the Monterrey Open on Tuesday will go ahead after the Ukrainian top seed was given assurances her opponent will compete under a neutral flag.
Russia and Belarus banned from Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, but individual players can compete on tour
Russia and Belarus have been banned from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, but players will be allowed to compete as individuals on the ATP and WTA tours. Players will also not be allowed to compete under the flag of Russia or Belarus on tour and at Grand Slams.
ITF suspends Russian and Belarusian federations
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation from its membership and from participation in international team competition until further notice.
Players cannot compete under name or flag of Russia or Belarus
Russian and Belarusian tennis players can continue to compete in international events and the Grand Slams but they cannot do so under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus until further notice, a joint statement by the international governing bodies said on Tuesday.
El tenis 'salva' a sus figuras rusas
El mundo del tenis se ha quedado a medio camino en su respuesta ante la invasión rusa de Ucrania. Este martes las principales organizaciones que rigen este deporte, a la sazón la (Open de Australia, Roland Garros, Wimbledon y US Open) han emitido un comunicado conjunto en el que, en cierto modo, se ponen de perfil ante la situación.
Daniil Medvedev trophy defence in major doubt as ITF issue sanctions on Russia and Belarus
New world No 1 Daniil Medvedev looks increasingly unlikely to be able to defend his Davis Cup triumph this year after the International Tennis Federation announced their sanctions on the Russian and Belarusian tennis authorities. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the ITF have cancelled all their organised events in Russia and Belarus. They have also placed an immediate suspension on the tennis federations for both countries.
Tennis-ITF suspends Russian and Belarusian federations
(Reuters) - The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation from its membership and from participation in international team competition until further notice.