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Wimbledon had ‘no viable alternative’ but to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Officials explained why they chose not to allow players to compete if they denounced the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title after unvaccinated players cleared to compete

The 34-year-old was deported from Australia in January before the Australian Open due to no vaccination against Covid

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic poised to defend Wimbledon title with unvaccinated players given green light to compete

Wimbledon have officially given the green light for Novak Djokovic and any other unvaccinated players to compete at this year’s tournament.

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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

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

Steve Simon said that the Wimbledon decision was against Grand Slam rules

The Hindu

Wimbledon cannot be faulted for banning Russian players

Letters: Criticism of Wimbledon’s decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus is misguided, argue Christopher Clayton, George Marshall and Jean-Michel Legg

The Guardian - UK

WTA chief fires warning to Wimbledon over ban on Russian and Belarusian players

WTA boss Steve Simon is the latest to condemn Wimbledon's ban, and has a warning for organisers if they do not backtrack on their plan

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Ukrainian ex-pro slams Andrey Rublev for 'lying and hypocrisy' over Wimbledon ban view

Andrey Rublev branded the All England Club's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon "complete discrimination," but Alexandr Dolgopolov was heavily critical of his comments

Daily Mirror

NL Playoffs Ep 19: Champions League, Wimbledon bans Russian players

In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham analyse performances in the IPL and discuss how the fitness regime in cricket is changing. They also discuss the Champions League, the ongoing NBA playoffs, and how the Ukraine-Russia war has affected players after Wimbledon banned Russian…

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Italian Open could 'follow Wimbledon ban move' with Andy Murray 'prepared to defend SW19'

Wimbledon have come under scrutiny following their decision to ban Russians and Belarusians from competing at this summer's tournament amid the ongoing war with Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon Ban Will ‘Incite Hatred,’ Says Belarus Federation

The decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine will incite "hatred and intolerance", the Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) said, adding that they are seeking legal advice on the ban. The grasscourt major announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian competitors would be banned…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Belarusian Tennis Federation seeks legal advice over Wimbledon ban

Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players would be banned from this summer’s tournaments.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Rublev accuses Wimbledon of ‘complete discrimination’ over ban

The world No 8, Andrey Rublev, says Wimbledon’s reasons for banning Russian and Belarussian players are ‘not logical’

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic Calls Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players ‘Crazy’

The World No. 1 believes the decision by the tournament is unfair.

Evening Standard

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.

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Breakthrough for Tomljanovic in Istanbul

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first tournament quarter-final since Wimbledon last year after beating Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in the Istanbul Cup.

Al Jazeera

Novak Djokovic condemns Wimbledon’s ban on Russian tennis players

London-based tennis tournament announced the player ban in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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Tennis tour bosses slam Wimbledon ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Organisers of the men's international tennis circuit say they're considering their next move after Wimbledon tournament directors barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's competition over the conflict in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Alex Dolgopolov: ‘The ATP’s stance is weak, Wimbledon is right to ban Russian players’

Exclusive interview: The Ukrainain tennis player, who returned to Kyiv shortly after the invasion began, discusses why it is important that Russian players are banned from competing at Wimbledon

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