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Individual sportspersons should not be penalised for the actions of their political leaders

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

Chief claims Wimbledon given 'no alternative' but to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon chief Ian Hewitt has claimed the tournament's hands were tied regarding their decision to ban the Russian and Belarusian players from this year's event

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022

Russia’s Rublev accuses Wimbledon of ‘complete discrimination’ over ban

The world No 8, Andrey Rublev, says Wimbledon’s reasons for banning Russian and Belarussian players are ‘not logical’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022

Ukraine star Elina Svitolina says Russians who denounce Vladimir Putin should be allowed to play Wimbledon

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

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 · Apr 21, 2022

Alex Dolgopolov: ‘The ATP’s stance is weak, Wimbledon is right to ban Russian players’

Exclusive interview: The Ukrainain tennis player, who returned to Kyiv shortly after the invasion began, discusses why it is important that Russian players are banned from competing at Wimbledon

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

ATP criticise Wimbledon decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus

The ATP have criticised Wimbledon’s decision to ban all players from Russia and Belarus.

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022

Wimbledon Russia ban branded "unfair" by ATP as threat of legal action looms

The ATP have issued a strong statement after the All England Club and LTA decided to ban players from Russia and Belarus from this year's Wimbledon

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022