The Lawn Tennis Association has confirmed Wimbledon will welcome Russian and Belarusian players back in 2023 following last year's ban.
Players from the two countries were prevented from competing at the 2022 edition of the grass-court major amid their involvement in the ongoing siege against Ukraine. The ATP and WTA responded by stripping the tournament of its ranking points, with further sanctions threatened if the ban was kept in place this year.
Russian and Belarusian athletes will still be required to compete as 'neutrals', while they must also adhere to a strict set of conditions. This agreement will “prohibit expressions of support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in various forms and prohibit entry by players receiving funding from the Russian and/or Belarusian states.”
