Russian tennis star sends message to UK Government after Medvedev Wimbledon ban threat

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev said players from his home country and Belarus should still be allowed to compete at tournaments amid the invasion of Ukraine.

As a result of the war, Russian and Belarusian tennis players are not allowed to compete under their country's name or flag while also being banned from team competition. Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chief Steve Simon recently insisted players should not be banned from tournaments because of politics.

Nigel Huddleston, the United Kingdom's government's sport, tourism and heritage minister, announced he will look for 'assurance' Link from Daniil Medvedev and his compatriots that they do not support Vladimir Putin's aggressive moves. The government is reportedly in talks with the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to determine their stance ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on June 27.

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