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Novak Djokovic free to play Wimbledon after organisers confirm players do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Wimbledon organisers confirm players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter this year's tournament, allowing Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic to defend his title.

Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia player ban

Wimbledon chiefs say 'no viable alternative' to Russia player ban

London (AFP) - Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" to banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships, tournament chiefs at the All England Club said on Tuesday.

Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills

Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills

Paris (AFP) - WTA president Steve Simon warned Wimbledon that they face "strong reactions" to their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players and the week ahead could see more twists in the controversy which has split tennis.

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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…

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Billie Jean King on Wimbledon Russian, Belarusian Player Ban

The All England Club announced the polarizing news Wednesday.

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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.

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Wimbledon bars Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

Wimbledon bars Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

Tennis chiefs at Wimbledon on Wednesday banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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WTA Responds to Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

WTA Responds to Wimbledon’s Ban of Russian Players

The organization does not agree with the grand slam tournament’s decision, calling it “discrimination” against those impacted.

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Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP, WTA slam 'unfair' move

Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP, WTA slam 'unfair' move

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but ATP and WTA organisers branded the move "unfair" and "very disappointing" on Wednesday.

Wimbledon Bars Russians, Belarusians from Tournament

Wimbledon Bars Russians, Belarusians from Tournament

Wimbledon barred Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with the grasscourt Grand Slam becoming the first tennis tournament to ban individual competitors from the two countries. The decision by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) means Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev…

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Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP slams 'unfair' move

Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players, but ATP slams 'unfair' move

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine, but men's tour organisers the ATP branded the move "unfair" on Wednesday.

Wimbledon ban Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

Wimbledon ban Russian and Belarusian players from 2022 tournament

London (AFP) - Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 tournament in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Wimbledon 'ready to ban' Daniil Medvedev over fears win could boost Vladimir Putin

Wimbledon 'ready to ban' Daniil Medvedev over fears win could boost Vladimir Putin

The three main tours allow Russian players to compete without flags or anthems but it appears likely that the All England Club will impose stricter measures when Wimbledon begins this summer

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