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Russian and Belarusian players can now compete in Wimbledon and LTA tournaments, as their ban has been lifted.
The Chairman of the All England Club, Ian Hewitt has announced that the ban imposed on Russian and Belarusian players is lifted, and players from these countries can participate at Wimbledon this summer.
All players, including Russians and Belarusians, will have the opportunity to compete at Wimbledon and Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) events this summer. To take part in the events, they will need to sign neutrality declarations.
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"We continue to condemn totally Russia's illegal invasion and our wholehearted support remains with the people of Ukraine," said Hewitt.
"This was an incredibly difficult decision, not taken lightly or without a great deal of consideration for those who will be impacted."
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07:44 - 31.03.2023
TENNIS Miami Open 2023: Alcaraz quest for Sunshine Double history continues with victory over Fritz
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz dominated his quarterfinal match against Taylor Fritz, achieving several feats in the process to reach Miami Open semifinal.
The decision also covers other British events held in the run up to Wimbledon, most notably the tournaments at Queen's and Eastbourne.
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Conditions players must comply with include:
- Agreeing not to support the Russian and / or Belarusian states or their regimes and leaders.
- Not receiving funding from Russian and / or Belarusian states, including sponsorship from companies operated or controlled by them.
England placed a ban in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the support provided by Belarus. Wimbledon starts on July 3 at the All England Club (AELTC).
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06:36 - 31.03.2023
TENNIS Miami Open 2023: Unstoppable Rybakina defeats Pegula to reach Sunshine Double final
Elena Rybakina becomes the sixth player in history to become a finalist at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Miami Open in the same year.
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