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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Novak Djokovic criticises ‘lose-lose’ Wimbledon decision and backs ATP’s response

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World No 1 Novak Djokovic has said Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Championships is a “mistake” and backed the move by the ATP and WTA tours to strip ranking points from the tournament.

Djokovic said he plans to play at Wimbledon even though he will be losing the 2,000 ranking points he gained by winning the Championships for the sixth time last summer.

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