US Open allowing Russian and Belarusian players welcomed by Barbara Schett after Wimbledon 'punished' them

Barbara Schett says recent uncertainty for Russian and Belarusian players has been “very tough” after Wimbledon’s decision to “punish” them. Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from competing at the Grand Slam, which starts on June 27, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> But former world No.

7 Schett has praised the decision of the US Open to allow all players to be involved at Flushing Meadows later this year. WimbledonWhen does Wimbledon start? What is the schedule? When is the draw?7 HOURS AGO Speaking after the announcement, Schett told Eurosport she was “happy to hear that decision because all the Russian players and Belarusian players who have been banned in Wimbledon, it was a tough choice for them. «To punish those players who just want to play tennis and be in that sport, it was very tough.

So I was very happy to hear the decision from the US Open. As we know, all the Grand Slam tournaments are independent. They can make their own choices.

And I was a little bit worried about that.” 'Taken for granted' — Kyrgios lauds Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Serena and LeBron ‘No. 1 forever!’ — Djokovic and Federer not on Nadal’s level, says Tiriac When does Wimbledon start? What is the schedule? When is the draw? The United States Tennis Association explained why they’ve chosen to allow all athletes to compete, with CEO and executive director Lew Sherr saying they had “concern about holding the individual athletes accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.» Schett admits it would have been difficult for the US Open to follow in the footsteps of Wimbledon, as more pressure would fall on the sport’s tours. “If they're going to ban Russians, what is the ATP and WTA doing? Are they