Novak Djokovic criticises Wimbledon for 'wrong decision' over Russian and Belarusian player ban

Novak Djokovic has criticised Wimbledon for making the “wrong decision” in banning Russian and Belarusian players – and says there were other options available. Wimbledon went against most other tennis tournaments by deciding to ban players from Russia and Belarus player following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> In a statement, Wimbledon said they had «no viable alternative within the framework of the UK government's position».

Roland-Garros'Is that a reflection of Australia?' — Henman surprised by 'pumped-up' Djokovic6 HOURS AGO The decision has led to the ATP and WTA tours stripping Wimbledon of ranking points. That means Djokovic will also not have the chance to retain 2,000 points as defending champion. Asked about Wimbledon’s decision after his first-round win over Yoshihito Nishioka at the French Open, Djokovic said: “On a personal level without getting a chance to play and defend my 4,000 points I'm going to drop this year [from] Australia and Wimbledon… I have been very negatively affected by that.

“But I have been speaking with management and the president of ATP and some of the council members actually in the last few days. I think collectively I'm glad that players got together with ATP, the governing body of the men's tennis, and showed to the Grand Slam that when there is a mistake happening, and there was from the Wimbledon side, then we have to show that there is going to be some consequences. Henman surprised by 'pumped-up' Djokovic McEnroe challenges Henman over Wimbledon ban “So I support the players, unification always.

I have always done that. I will always do that. Of course it's up to Wimbledon or LTA [Lawn Tennis Association], whoever was making that decision to make that decision.