Wimbledon plans to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players taking part in the tournament, on the condition they compete as neutral athletes. Read more:
Russian Daniil Medvedev and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka will be able to compete at this year's tournament. Pics: AP
Players who receive funding from the Russian or Belarusian states, including sponsorship from state-owned or controlled companies, will remain barred.The same conditions will apply for the other British grass-court tournaments including Queen's in west Kensington, London. "This was an incredibly difficult decision, not taken lightly or without a great deal of consideration for those who will be impacted. It is our view that, considering all factors, these are the most appropriate arrangements for the Championships for this year.
The threat of further sanctions against the British game was undoubtedly a major factor in the U-turn, with an LTA statement saying:"The effect on British tennis of the LTA being expelled from the tours would be very damaging and far reaching for the game in our country. The tournament organisers have also updated their conditions of entry to specifically bar Russian and Belarusian flags and symbols.Players and their support staff will not have to expressly condemn the Russian or Belarusian authorities but must declare they are not using the tournaments as a way of supporting those governments.
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