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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

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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

The Hindu

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.

Evening Standard

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.

ABC News

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

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

ABC News

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…

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Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic leads backlash at Wimbledon ban on Russian players over Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina says Russian and Belarusian players should only be allowed to compete at Wimbledon if they are prepared to denounce Vladimir Putin and the war in her country.

Radio France Internationale

Tennis tour bosses slam Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Organisers of the men's international tennis circuit say they're considering their next move after Wimbledon tournament directors barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's competition over the conflict in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Wimbledon bars Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

Tennis chiefs at Wimbledon on Wednesday banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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WTA Responds to Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

The organization does not agree with the grand slam tournament’s decision, calling it “discrimination” against those impacted.

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Wimbledon Bars Russians, Belarusians from Tournament

Wimbledon barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with the grasscourt Grand Slam becoming the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries. The decision by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) means Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev…

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon 'ready to ban' Daniil Medvedev over fears win could boost Vladimir Putin

The three main tours allow Russian players to compete without flags or anthems but it appears likely that the All England Club will impose stricter measures when Wimbledon begins this summer

The Guardian - UK

Opposition councillors fail to block plans for new Wimbledon show court

Labour majority of Merton council amends motion that would have prevented building on Grade II* listed parkland

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