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Why Wimbledon’s reversal of their ban on Russian players is good for players, fans and the tennis sports industry

Can Wimbledon 2023 regain its status as the number one grand slam on the tennis tour? It certainly has the potential to achieve this status with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s (AELTC) reversing its ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players.

The Conversation

Calls for new approach over Johnstone tennis courts as decline of facility branded 'vicious circle'

The facility at Park Road is in a state of neglect with overgrown weeds, no visible markings and nets which need replaced.

Daily Record

Russia’s Daria Kasatkina supports LTA decision to help Ukrainian players

Daria Kasatkina said it made sense for the All England Club to give financial support to Ukrainians in the grass court season: ‘Most of the players, they cannot go home’

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Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport?

The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?

Evening Standard

Wimbledon to pay for Ukrainian players’ accommodation at grass court events

The AELTC will also donate more than £500,000 to Ukraine’s crisis response, shortly after it was revealed that Russian and Belarusian players would compete at this year’s tournament

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon set to make £500,000 Ukraine donation after Russian ban U-turn

Ukrainian players will also receive free hospitality and training facilities at this summer’s championships.

The National (Scotland)

Roger Federer set to make Wimbledon return as retired star heads to SW19 this summer

The eight-time Wimbledon champion missed last year's event due to a knee problem before retiring in September and is set to be honoured for his achievements at SW19

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Wimbledon to donate over £500,000 to Ukraine relief after U-turn on Russian player ban

1,000 Ukrainian refugees will also be given an all-expenses-paid day at the Championships, which start in July

Evening Standard

Tennis courts in Renfrewshire in line for revamp if council served up ace in funding bid

The local authority is looking for financial support as it tries to bring facilities at Brodie and Robertson parks up to standard.

Daily Record

Kirkcudbright Community Tennis Club offering spring taster sessions

The weekly sessions will start on April 27 and run for four weeks

Daily Record

LTA makes financial loss after fines for ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The WTA and ATP penalised the governing body approximately £1.4million.

The Independent UK

LTA fine from WTA for barring Russian and Belarusian tennis players is halved

The fine imposed by the world governing body for women’s tennis has been cut to $375,000 following a successful appeal

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon clears Russian and Belarusian players for 2023 tournament

Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to compete at the season's third Grand Slam event at Wimbledon as well as other British grass court tournaments after the All England Club (AELTC) and Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) on Friday jointly opted to reverse their bans on players from…

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine accuse Wimbledon of ‘immoral’ stance on Russian and Belarusian participation

Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the UK Government to deny visas to Russian and Belarusian players

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The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon allows Russian and Belarusian players back into tournament

Russians and Belarusians can compete at Wimbledon and in the LTA-run grass-court tournaments this year if they sign neutrality agreements

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players as Ukraine blast 'immoral' decision

Russian and Belarusian players will be permitted to compete at Wimbledon 2023 provided they meet certain conditions, with financial factors influencing the LTA's decision

The Independent UK

Players from Russia and Belarus cleared to compete at Wimbledon this year

Athletes from the two countries will have to sign statements of neutrality.

Chronicle Live

North Tyneside Council criticised for introducing fees to tennis courts and running track

The local authority has come under fire after announcing plans to charge for outdoor sporting facilities across North Tyneside

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester to host group stage finals of 2023 Davis Cup in 'major coup' for tennis fans

It's the 'World Cup of Tennis'

Birmingham Post

Budget "not as severe as predicted" but little help for sky-high energy bills, say Welsh business leaders

One business leader said the Chanceller was "playing a long game"

Evening Standard

Well paid Londoners get huge tax break as Pension lifetime allowance abolished

Lifetime allowance ceiling on pension pots abolished in surprise Budget move from Jeremy Hunt

Wales Online

Pension pot boost being considered by Jeremy Hunt in Budget

The Chancellor is reportedly considering increasing the lifetime pension allowance (LTA) in hopes to reduce early retirement trends

Daily Mirror

Dan Evans slams ATP and WTA amid threats to pre-Wimbledon events over Russia bans

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from all British events amid the ongoing war in Ukraine but a warning has been sent by the ATP for this year's competitions

The Guardian - UK

LTA fears it faces ‘existential threat’ if ban on Russian players continues

The Lawn Tennis Association believes it faces an ‘existential threat’ if the ban on Russian and Belarusian players continues this summer

The Independent UK

Henry Patten and Julian Cash delighted with ‘pretty cool’ doubles record

Patten and Cash set a new record with 10 Challenger Tour titles in one season.

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