Banned: World No2 Daniil Medvedev is among the most high-profile players to be affected by the suspension of Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon
(Picture: Getty Images)Wimbledon organisers have defended the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at this year’s tournament.
The All England Club said that allowing players from both nations amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine – even with written declarations stating their anti-war sentiment – still risked benefitting “the propaganda machine of the Russian regime”. It also said it potentially brought risks to the lives of the players and their families in signing such a declaration.
