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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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George Sessions

Marta Kostyuk: I stand with Wimbledon in its decision to ban Russian players

PA Wire

Marta Kostyuk says Ukraine is grateful to Wimbledon and England for its support in the war with Russia and has expressed her relief the third major of the year has not been hit by boycotts.

The All England Club’s decision in April to ban Russian and Belarussian players from competing at the Championships sparked criticism in some quarters and eventually saw the ATP and WTA strip ranking points from the tournament.

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