Pro players have fired a shot back at Wimbledon. The ATP and WTA Tours announced today they will not award ranking points to players at the 2022 Wimbledon. The player push back comes in response to Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 Championships due to Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The decision to strip Wimbledon of its … [Read more...] about ATP, WTA Strip Wimbledon of Ranking Points
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ATP Statement on Decision to Ban Russian & Belarusian Players from Wimbledon
We strongly condemn Russia’s reprehensible invasion of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with the millions of innocent people affected by the ongoing war.Our sport is proud to operate on the fundamental principles of merit and fairness, where players compete as individuals to earn their place in tournaments based on the ATP Rankings. We believe that today’s unilateral decision by … [Read more...] about ATP Statement on Decision to Ban Russian & Belarusian Players from Wimbledon
Wimbledon Bans Russians and Belarusians
Wimbledon says no to Russians and Belarusians. Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 Championships in condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the All England Lawn Tennis Club announced today. Statement regarding Russian and Belarusian individuals at The Championships 2022.— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) April 20, 2022 Wimbledon … [Read more...] about Wimbledon Bans Russians and Belarusians