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.

Ad/> The decision comes after Russia president Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, and a day after FIFA and UEFA jointly announced that Russian clubs and national teams are suspended from all competitions until further notice following the invasion of Ukraine. TennisDjokovic splits with long-term coach Vajda – reportAN HOUR AGO “The international governing bodies of tennis stand united in our condemnation of Russia’s actions and, as a result, are in agreement with the following decisions and actions,” began a joint statement.

“The WTA and ATP Boards have made the decision to suspend the WTA / ATP combined event, scheduled this October in Moscow. “The ITF Board has made the decision to suspend the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation membership and to withdraw their entries from all ITF international team competition until further notice.

This action follows the cancellation of all ITF tournaments in Russia and Belarus indefinitely. “At this time, players from Russia and Belarus will continue to be allowed to compete in international tennis events on Tour and at the Grand Slams.