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WTA chief promises ‘strong reactions’ on Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian, Belarusian players

Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon has warned Wimbledon organisers and Britain's tennis body of "strong reactions" to their decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus to compete in tournaments.

The All England Club (AELTC), which organises the grasscourt major, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) will not allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete in events in the United Kingdom due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The move was slammed by the ATP, which runs the men's tour, and the WTA as "discriminatory", with the world governing bodies said they were evaluating sanctions in response.

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