Myopic view: On sports and politics Individual sportspersons should not be penalised for the actions of their political leaders The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022
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 · Apr 26, 2022
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 · Apr 25, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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. Reuters · Apr 21, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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 · Apr 21, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
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… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
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. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2022 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 · Apr 20, 2022 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.
Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022 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 · Apr 20, 2022 Wimbledon announces ban on players from Russia and Belarus Wimbledon have confirmed the ban following weeks of discussions with the UK Government
Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022 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.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022 Wimbledon to Ban Russian Players, Including No. 2 Medvedev This is the first tennis tournament in which Russian and Belarusian players have been barred from competing.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Russian and Belarusian players to be banned from Wimbledon – reports Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka are among those affected
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022 Wimbledon on collision course with tennis world after player ban Russian and Belarusian players have been banned from Wimbledon and all other grass-court events in Britain this summer in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players from Championships after Ukraine invasion Wimbledon has banned all Russian and Belarusian players from this summer’s Championships, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Daniil Medvedev out of Wimbledon as Russians and Belarusians banned from competition Daniil Medvedev is set to miss Wimbledon along with other Russian players, such as Andrey Rublev and Aryna Sabalenka, and Belarusians have also been banned
Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2022 Former Novak Djokovic coach hits out at Britain over possible Wimbledon ban for Daniil Medvedev Nikola Pilic, who played a key role in developing Novak Djokovic into the 20-time Grand Slam champion and dominant World No. 1 he is today, condemned British attitudes of Russophobia