Wimbledon may have started a trend as other European nations are reportedly ready to ban Russian and Belarusian players from tournaments. British tennis are hoping more countries will join them in enforcing a ban to save its events from being sanctioned by the ATP and WTA tours.
The authorities in Rome are considering the possibility of preventing players from both nations from competing in next month's Italian Open, one the last clay-court events before Roland Garros. According to the Mail, sources suggest several northern European territories who host professional events, especially across Scandinavia, are now thinking along the same lines.
The sport’s most prestigious event has received backlash from players both past and present, as well as WTA chief Steve Simon. He confirmed that the move goes against the agreement between the governing body and Wimbledon.
