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The Latest Breaking News from Wimbledon

Tennis-Russian, Belarusian players to compete as 'neutrals' at Wimbledon after ban lifted

Wimbledon lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian players on Friday and will allow them to compete in the grasscourt Grand Slam this year as "neutral" athletes in a climbdown from the stance it took after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Reuters

Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club reversed its ban from last year

The Independent UK

Wimbledon drops ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes

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Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of 2023 tournament

Change of policy confirmed on grounds of neutrality amid invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Wimbledon allows Russian and Belarusian players back into tournament

Russians and Belarusians can compete at Wimbledon and in the LTA-run grass-court tournaments this year if they sign neutrality agreements

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players as Ukraine blast 'immoral' decision

Russian and Belarusian players will be permitted to compete at Wimbledon 2023 provided they meet certain conditions, with financial factors influencing the LTA's decision

Daily Mirror

Players from Russia and Belarus cleared to compete at Wimbledon this year

Athletes from the two countries will have to sign statements of neutrality.

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Ukrainian tennis star has lost “moral strength” as she slams chiefs over Russia stance

Tennis stars from Russian and Belarus have continued playing at the biggest tournaments - except Wimbledon - despite their countries being involved in the ongoing Ukraine war

Daily Mirror

Mailbag: The Value of Villains, Doubles and Big Personalities

Jon Wertheim answers questions about Jelena Ostapenko’s polarizing nature, Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon chances and more.

Sports Illustrated

Boris Becker won’t attend Wimbledon 2023 after prison release

The tennis champ is keeping off UK soil after post-prison deportation

Evening Standard

Boris Becker shares details of how he 'survived' prison as he looks ahead to new TV documentary

The former Wimbledon champ, who was released from prison last year, chatted to Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond on ITV's This Morning

Wales Online

England Lionesses winning 2022 Euros named the greatest sporting moment of all time

Other top moments in sporting history include Usain Bolt's 100-metre gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics, and Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile in 1954

Daily Mirror

Rybakina backing up Wimbledon breakthrough with composure of a champion

Supreme shotmaker Elena Rybakina has positioned herself as one of the game’s elite with her self-belief and calmness under pressure

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy defends maligned golf rule change as he makes intriguing Wimbledon point

Never one to follow the crowd, Rory McIlroy has gone against many of his golf peers by suggesting plans to lower ball distance at certain events would be good for the sport

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The Independent UK

Elena Rybakina wins in Indian Wells for first title since Wimbledon success

The Kazakh player beat Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets.

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz regains No 1 ranking with Indian Wells rout of Daniil Medvedev

The Spaniard re-established himself at the top with a statement victory after Elena Rybakina claimed her maiden WTA 1000 title

The Guardian - UK

Council’s role in restoring gothic Toynbee fountain in Wimbledon

Letter: The deputy leader of Merton council, Eleanor Stringer, responds to Polly Toynbee’s claim that local authorities have been ‘far from cooperative’ in such heritage projects

The Independent UK

Clare Balding replaces Sue Barker on BBC Wimbledon coverage

Barker stepped down at the end of last year’s tournament after 30 years

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The Independent UK

Clare Balding to replace Sue Barker as Wimbledon lead presenter

Barker bid a tearful farewell to the event at the end of the 2022 finals.

The Guardian - UK

Clare Balding revealed as new face of BBC’s Wimbledon TV coverage

The BBC has confirmed that Clare Balding will lead the live television coverage of Wimbledon following the retirement of Sue Barker after 30 years in the role

Daily Mirror

BBC reveal Clare Balding as new host of Wimbledon coverage as she replaces Sue Barker

Iconic BBC Wimbledon presenter Sue Barker bowed out at SW19 last summer amid emotional scenes, and will now be replaced for the 2023 tournament by Clare Balding

Evening Standard

Wimbledon set for U-turn over ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The likes of Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka set to be allowed back at Grand Slam with ban to be lifted

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon 'lift ban' on Russian players - but condemn support for Ukraine war

Tennis players from Russia and allied Belarus will be permitted to compete at this year's Wimbledon Championships, though organisers want to retain the power to expel them if they deem it necessary

Sports Illustrated

Mailbag: Debating the Hall of Fame Credentials for Maria Sharapova

Should her past doping case affect overall voting? Who should lead the U.S. Davis Cup team? Jon Wertheim dives into your questions.

Daily Mirror

Andy Murray expects Wimbledon Russia U-turn and insists he will "not be going nuts"

Andy Murray expects Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at this year's tournament after they were banned last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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