Friday, March 31, 2023

WIMBLEDON LIFTS BAN ON RUSSIAN AND BELARUSIAN PLAYERS

 Cyprus Mail 31 March 2023 - by Reuters News Service

The players were banned in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the support provided by Belarus


Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grass court Grand Slam as ‘neutrals’ this year, having banned players from the two countries last year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Our current intention is to accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players subject to them competing as ‘neutral’ athletes and complying with appropriate conditions,” the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said in a statement.