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Chris Evert has admitted that she believes the likes of Daniil Medvedev are dealing with the "burden" of conflict in Ukraine while competing. All Russian and Belarusian tennis players are currently playing as neutrals amid the invasion of Ukraine.

Tennis is one of the few sports still allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete, but the ATP, WTA, ITF and four Grand Slams recently confirmed that they would be playing as neutrals with no mention of their country or flag.

The Russian and Belarusian tennis federation teams have also been banned from competing in this year's Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup tournaments, despite Russia being the defending champions of both events.

In Indian Wells this week, the top seeds in the men's and women's draws have been Russian and Belarusian - ATP world No 1 Daniil Medvedev