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Wimbledon Drops Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players

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Wimbledon Drops Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players

Wimbledon Drops Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players

Wimbledon Drops Ban , on Russian and Belarusian Players.

NBC News reports that the All England Club reversed the ban on March 31.

It was implemented last year following Russia's attack on Ukraine.

It was implemented last year following Russia's attack on Ukraine.

In order to return to Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players must adhere to "appropriate conditions," such as not showing support for Russia's invasion.

In order to return to Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players must adhere to "appropriate conditions," such as not showing support for Russia's invasion.

They are prohibited from receiving funding , "from the Russian and/or Belarusian states (including sponsorship from companies operated or controlled by the states) in relation to their participation in The Championships.".

NBC News reports that Russian and Belarusian players have also been allowed to participate in other tournaments as neutral athletes.

We also consider alignment between the Grand Slams to be increasingly important in the current tennis environment, All England Club, via statement.

There was a strong and very disappointing reaction from some governing bodies in tennis to the position taken by the All England Club and the LTA last year.., All England Club, via statement.

... with consequences which, if continued, would be damaging to the interests of players, fans, The Championships and British tennis, All England Club, via statement.

Wimbledon is set to kick off on July 3


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