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How Wimbledon has got it all wrong on tennis and politics

By banning individual Russian and Belarusian players, it’s dug a trench that is too deep to climb out of

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022

‘Stop the monster’: Ukrainian tennis chief backs Wimbledon ban on Russians

A senior Ukrainian tennis official has backed the exclusion of players as ‘the right thing’ and criticised the WTA and ATP for opposing the move

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

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 · Apr 27, 2022

European nations 'set to follow suit' after Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian stars

Wimbledon are reportedly set to be followed by their European nations concerning their ban on Russian and Belarusian players amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 25, 2022

Tourism and hospitality groups tell Welsh Government how to protect legitimate self-catering holiday firms in Wales

The Welsh Government is proposing stricter rules on self-catering accommodation qualifying for business rates

Birmingham Post · Apr 25, 2022

WTA Not Returning to China in 2022, Wants Resolution to Peng Case

The WTA is still working to find a resolution to the standoff with China over the Peng Shuai issue but will not return to the country this year, Tour chief Steve Simon said. Former doubles world number one Peng's wellbeing became a concern for the WTA after she posted a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2022

Tomljanovic loses Istanbul Cup thriller

Australian No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic has missed her opportunity to reach her first semi-final in a WTA event in two-and-a-half years at the Istanbul Cup.

AAP · Apr 22, 2022

Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022