The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian competitors from Wimbledon has reportedly been made in an effort to protect the Royal Family.
It's customary for the Queen or another family member to present champions with their titles come finals weekend at SW19. However, Russia 's ongoing invasion of Ukraine —in which Belarus has also contributed to the siege—has made the presence of certain athletes a controversial subject.
The decision to ban individuals has now been made official meaning the likes of world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev will be unable to compete. The Russian has been considered among the favourites to win in London, with the tournament set to get underway on June 27.
