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Matt Majendie

Government accuses tennis authorities of being ‘outcasts’ after $1m LTA fine over Russia stance

Daniil Medvedev was among the players banned from competing in the UK this summer.

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The Government has accused tennis authorities of being “outcasts” in the fight against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The comments from Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan come after the ATP announced a $1million (£820,000) fine against the Lawn Tennis Association over its refusal to let Russian and Belarusian players compete in its summer events.

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