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Wimbledon appeal against WTA fine for Russia and Belarus ban

AELTC chief executive Sally Bolton said the organisation ‘stand by the decision we made’

The Independent UK

Wimbledon appealing against WTA fine for banning Russians and Belarusians

The All England Club has reportedly been fined £207,000 for banning Russian and Belarusian players after the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon celebrates Centre Court centenary on Sunday

The court has been the main stage at the Championships since 1922.

The Independent UK

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British tennis success boosting numbers of recreational players

The LTA has said there has been a 10% increase in young people taking up tennis over the past year.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon accused of sacking temporary staff for ‘bizarre’ reasons

One worker says management have been ‘firing people left, right and centre’ because event is overstaffed

The Guardian - UK

More than 40,000 tennis fans bid to own Wimbledon centenary digital artworks

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is balloting the Centenary Collection – ten digital collages of iconic Wimbledon moments.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon ‘quieter’ than previous years as attendance down on 2019

Tennis fans attending Wimbledon say it is noticeably “quieter” compared with previous years.

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Wimbledon and Robinsons end their 86 year partnership

One of sport's longest unions finishes amicably amid rumours that All England tennis club opposes sugary soft drink associations

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Your essential guide to Wimbledon 2022, from the Russia problem to the return of Emma Raducanu

The tournament returns — with a full capacity crowd — this Monday. From politics to Raducanu, injury concerns to ‘Henman Hill’ on tour, Matt Majendie has your guide

Evening Standard

Robinsons and Wimbledon part ways after 86-year partnership

The squash brand confirmed it has not renewed its relationship with the tennis tournament

The Independent UK

Wimbledon icon to be missing from tournament for first time in 86 years

The bottles of Robinsons squash have been a part of the tournament since 1935

Wales Online

Wimbledon gets ready for a Centre Court party as change comes to SW19

Wimbledon returns in all its verdant pomp after two years blighted by Covid, but beneath the genteel surface there is change afoot

The Guardian - UK

Robinsons and Wimbledon end 86-year partnership

Squash brand’s sponsorship deal with tennis championships was one of the longest in sport

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Natela Dzalamidze switches nationality to Georgia to play Wimbledon

Natela Dzalamidze from Russia is listed as being from Georgia in Wimbledon's entry list for the women's doubles, where she is set to partner Serbian Aleksandra Krunic

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Wimbledon scrap ‘Miss’ and ‘Mrs’ titles on honours board in end of 138-year tradition

Wimbledon is to scrap the use of the titles “Miss” and “Mrs” for female champions on its honours boards ahead of this summer’s Championships.

ABC News

Naomi Osaka may sit out Wimbledon after losing in French Open first round to Amanda Anisimova

Four-time major winner and former world number one Naomi Osaka says she is "not 100 per cent sure" if she is going to go to Wimbledon after it was revealed that no rankings points would be up for grabs.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon stands by Russian player ban despite being stripped of ranking points

Wimbledon organisers said they ‘made the only viable decision’.

The Independent UK

ATP and WTA strip Wimbledon of ranking points following bans for Russian players

Wimbledon chairman Ian Hewitt said the UK Government had left them with “no viable alternative” following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Wimbledon stripped of ATP and WTA ranking points after Russian and Belarusian player ban

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has banned players from the two countries competing at SW19 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Says Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players Unfairw

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal labelled the ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as unfair. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) barred players from the two countries from competing at this year's grasscourt major in response to what Russia calls…

Sports Illustrated

A Few Thoughts on Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

In our latest mailbag, we look at the cases for and against the All England Club’s recent decision.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon defends player ban as Djokovic is given green light for SW19

Wimbledon chiefs have denied the decision to decline the entries of Russian and Belarusian players to this year’s championships was an act of discrimination

ABC News

Novak Djokovic free to play Wimbledon after organisers confirm players do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Wimbledon organisers confirm players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter this year's tournament, allowing Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic to defend his title.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Wimbledon Ban Will ‘Incite Hatred,’ Says Belarus Federation

The decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine will incite "hatred and intolerance", the Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) said, adding that they are seeking legal advice on the ban. The grasscourt major announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian competitors would be banned…

Sports Illustrated

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

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