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A Few Thoughts on Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

In our latest mailbag, we look at the cases for and against the All England Club’s recent decision.

Sports Illustrated

Myopic view: On sports and politics

Individual sportspersons should not be penalised for the actions of their political leaders

The Hindu

Wimbledon defends decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players amid Ukraine war: ‘There is no alternative’

Wimbledon organisers have defended the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at this year’s tournament.

Evening Standard

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Emma Raducanu beats Daniil Medvedev and Barcelona star Pedri to prestigious award

British teen sensation Emma Raducanu has added another accolade to her growing list by claiming the Breakthrough of the Year award at the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards

Daily Mirror

Alcaraz youngest entrant into ATP top 10 since Nadal

Paris (AFP) - Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz, aged 18, on Monday became the youngest player to enter the top 10 of the ATP world rankings since his compatriot Rafael Nadal did so at the same age in 2005.

AFP

Wimbledon may face legal action from Belarusian Tennis Federation over ban stance

The All England Club announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from the tournament, but that decision has been met with criticism

Daily Mirror

Tennis-Ukraine's Svitolina says anti-war Russians, Belarusians should not face ban

Elina Svitolina said Russian and Belarusian players who denounce Moscow's invasion of her country Ukraine should be allowed to participate at Wimbledon.

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Talking Point: Do you think Russian players should be banned from Wimbledon?

The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian tennis players from this year’s Wimbledon Championship has caused a furious backlash from those within the sport, with Martina Navratilova and Novak Djokovic among those criticising the move.

Evening Standard

Ukraine star Elina Svitolina says Russians who denounce Vladimir Putin should be allowed to play Wimbledon

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic leads backlash at Wimbledon ban on Russian players over Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina says Russian and Belarusian players should only be allowed to compete at Wimbledon if they are prepared to denounce Vladimir Putin and the war in her country.

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon decision to ban Russian players from tournament

Novak Djokovic has put forth his opinion regarding Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian players from the All England Club following the country's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon bars Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

Tennis chiefs at Wimbledon on Wednesday banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP, WTA slam 'unfair' move

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but ATP and WTA organisers branded the move "unfair" and "very disappointing" on Wednesday.

AFP

Wimbledon Russia ban branded "unfair" by ATP as threat of legal action looms

The ATP have issued a strong statement after the All England Club and LTA decided to ban players from Russia and Belarus from this year's Wimbledon

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Wimbledon Bars Russians, Belarusians from Tournament

Wimbledon barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with the grasscourt Grand Slam becoming the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries. The decision by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) means Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev…

AFP

Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP slams 'unfair' move

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but men's tour organisers the ATP branded the move "unfair" on Wednesday.

AFP

ATP slams Wimbledon's 'unfair' ban of Russian and Belarusian players

London (AFP) - Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament has been slammed as "unfair" by men's tour organisers the ATP.

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon's Russia ban 'sparked by fear of Royal Family seeing Daniil Medvedev win trophy'

The All England Club is reportedly moving ahead with plans to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from Wimbledon, with the Royal Family said to have played a big factor in the decision

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The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon due to invasion of Ukraine

Entries from players from the two countries will be declined “with deep regret”, tournament organisers said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian, Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon

Among the prominent players affected by the ban are reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2021 and is No. 4 in the WTA rankings.

Axios

Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players over Ukraine invasion

The most prestigious tournament in the world hasn't barred athletes from specific countries since the aftermath of WWII.

AFP

Wimbledon ban Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Record

Wimbledon will ban Russian and Belarusian tennis players over Putin's invasion

Wimbledon have confirmed that players including world number two Daniil Medvedev and world number four Aryna Sabalenka will not be allowed to compete in this year's tournament

The Independent UK

Wimbledon announces ban on players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon have confirmed the ban following weeks of discussions with the UK Government

Sports Illustrated

Wimbledon’s Decision to Ban Russian and Belarusian Players Is Indefensible

Tennis’s most important major is acting alone, as it always has. This time, its choices are for the worse.

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