Wimbledon and the LTA are to appeal against hefty fines imposed on them by the Women’s Tennis Association for their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players this year in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Club, confirmed on Monday that Wimbledon has begun appeal proceedings against its fine, of $750,000, while the LTA, which also banned Russian and Belarusian players from Nottingham, Birmingham and Eastbourne in the build up to the Championships, is understood to be appealing against its $250,000 fine.
