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Fraser Watson

Dan Evans blasts Wimbledon ranking points snub as Daniil Medvedev supports decision

Dan Evans has slammed the lack of player input into the decision to strip Wimbledon of its ranking points this summer - but Daniil Medvedev has branded the call 'logical'.

Since the All England Tennis Club announced last month that players from Russia and Belarus would be banned from SW19 amid the invasion of Ukraine, the fallout has been explosive. The ATP have spoken out against the authority, initially warning them of legal action.

And this week, it was confirmed that stars would be denied the chance to play for points. The measure threatens to reduce the event to an 'exhibition', with Naomi Osaka one leading player to cast doubt over whether she'll now compete.

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