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George Flood

Andy Murray not supporting Wimbledon barring Russian stars as Rafael Nadal slams ‘very unfair’ ban

Andy Murray says he does not support Wimbledon’s ban on Russia and Belarusian players this year

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Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal are among the top tennis stars to speak out against Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

The All England Club announced last month that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be unable to compete at SW19 this summer in a bid to try and help limit Russia’s global influence amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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