Daniil Medvedev, the Russian world No. 1 said he wants to promote his sport but is not sure he will be able to play

Russia’s world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev said he is unsure whether he will be allowed to continue playing but wants to promote his sport. The ATP and WTA condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a joint statement last week, banning Russian athletes from team events and ruling that individuals can compete on the tour but not under the name of their flag or country.

Ad/> Medvedev, who is due to play at Indian Wells, the first Masters event of the year, said: «It's always tough to talk on this subject because I want to play tennis; play in different countries. Tennis'The worst moment of my life' — Zverev regrets attacking umpire's chairAN HOUR AGO /> When asked whether the ban on players could include individuals the 26-year-old said: „We never know — some sports made this decision, especially I would think the team sports. “Tennis is probably one of the most individual sports we have in the world.

Everyone's living in so many different places.” Speaking to Russian state aligned media outlet, RIA Novosti, Medvedev said he hoped the ban would only be temporary and that he is waiting for the moment that Russian athletes will be able to carry the flag next to their names. Indian Wells: Latest on Djokovic, Murray, Osaka and Medvedev Murray to donate prize money for the year to Ukraine Djokovic confirms he will miss Indian Wells Belarus player Aryna Sabalenka, who has also been prevented from playing under her national flag, has said that she will wear the blue and yellow ribbon of Ukraine during her first match at Indian Wells on Saturday. »I feel really sad and really bad about Ukrainian citizens who lost their homes in the war," she said.

«But unfortunately it's not under my control. I just hope for peace. »At least we can play.