A proposal from politicians to obtain explanations from the players concerned that they would not express friendly messages for the Russian President and warmonger Vladimir Putin during their stay in London was rejected after careful consideration “Times“. The organizers initially did not comment on the reports.
So far under a neutral flag
The third Grand Slam-Tournament of the Year takes place from June 27th to July 10th. Wimbledon would be the first eventswhich bans tennis pros because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
the WTA as an association of the players and the ATP as pendant among the men, professionals from Russia and Belarus are currently starting their tournaments under a neutral flag. The world association ITF had excluded the teams from Russia and Belarus from its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team competitions.
Source: bar/dpa/sid