Tennis star Daniil Medvedev takes over as world No. 1 as ITF announces ban on Russian, Belarusian federations

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Just one day after Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev officially took over as the world No.1, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Tuesday that the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation will be indefinitely suspended from international events as a result of the widespread attacks on Ukraine. 

The ITF joined a number of international governing bodies that have placed sporting sanctions on both countries, canceling all ITF events set to take place in either country and barring those athletes from participating under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus. 

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"The International Tennis Federation (ITF) condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its facilitation by Belarus," the statement read. "In addition to the cancellation of all ITF events in those countries, the ITF Board has today announced the immediate suspension of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) and Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) from ITF membership and from participation in ITF international team competition until further notice."

Russian and Belarusian flags wave during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Victory Monument. (Ramil NasibulinTASS via Getty Images)

It continued: "The ITF remains in close contact with the Ukraine Tennis Federation and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine."

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), in which Medvedev holds his ranking, and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) followed suit, adding that the "safety of the tennis community is our most immediate collective priority." 

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