Wimbledon Championships: Why Were Russians and Belarusians Banned Last Year but Allowed to Compete in 2023?
1 year, 9 months ago

Wimbledon Championships: Why Were Russians and Belarusians Banned Last Year but Allowed to Compete in 2023?

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine but they will be allowed to compete as neutrals this year after the All England Lawn Tennis Club lifted its ban. Russian and Belarusian players were banned from international team competitions following the invasion, which Moscow describes as a “special military operation”, but the ATP and WTA allowed them to compete as neutrals on the circuits. BAN LIFTED IN 2023 Russian and Belarusian players continued to play at the other Grand Slams, however, and in March the AELTC eventually lifted its ban ahead of this year’s Championships, but with several conditions. The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was ”immoral” and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

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Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there
2 months ago

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event in St. Petersburg nearly two months ago. The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported Friday that Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in the Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 …

AP sports week in pictures: Wimbledon and Tour de France gain momentum, Euro 2024 semifinalists
8 months, 2 weeks ago

AP sports week in pictures: Wimbledon and Tour de France gain momentum, Euro 2024 semifinalists

Associated Press  

When Mark Lajal of Estonia lay on the grass after a tough rally with defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the first round, Associated Press photographers were present. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Antoine Griezmann of France celebrates in the Belgium goal after Randal Kolo Muani of France, shot at goal to …

No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA
1 year, 3 months ago

No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA

The Hindu  

The WTA said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned. The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament will be held from Dec. 1-3 in St. Petersburg and features players from both the WTA and men’s ATP Tour. Among the WTA …

Russian, Belarusian players allowed to compete as neutrals from February, says BWF
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian, Belarusian players allowed to compete as neutrals from February, says BWF

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as “individual neutral athletes” at events sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation from next February, the sport’s governing body said on Tuesday. The BWF Council voted to approve a regulatory framework to allow athletes with Russian and Belarusian passports to compete as neutrals, beginning February 26, 2024. “BWF has worked closely …

Timeline of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine controversy at Wimbledon 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Timeline of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine controversy at Wimbledon 2023

The Independent  

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Rublev ‘grateful’ for Wimbledon crowd support, wants end to ‘terrible’ Ukraine situation
1 year, 8 months ago

Rublev ‘grateful’ for Wimbledon crowd support, wants end to ‘terrible’ Ukraine situation

The Hindu  

Russian Andrey Rublev thanked the Centre Court crowd for their noisy support during his failed bid to knock defending champion Novak Djokovic out of Wimbledon on Tuesday. Seventh seed Rublev, like the other Russian and Belarusian players in the draw, was banned last year by Wimbledon in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. READ: ‘It was …

Hugs, handshakes and blanking your opponent: How geopolitics is impacting Wimbledon
1 year, 8 months ago

Hugs, handshakes and blanking your opponent: How geopolitics is impacting Wimbledon

New York Times  

Another day at Wimbledon, another set of geopolitical issues to navigate. A day after that non-handshake, Azarenka’s compatriot and No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka said that crowds should be forewarned that this will happen involving Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian players, something Svitolina also called for. And following Svitolina and Swiatek onto Centre Court on Tuesday was a Russian player, Andrey …

Wimbledon organisers ‘very disappointed’ about protest disruption in first week
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon organisers ‘very disappointed’ about protest disruption in first week

The Independent  

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A recap of 2023 Wimbledon so far — and forecast of what could happen next
1 year, 8 months ago

A recap of 2023 Wimbledon so far — and forecast of what could happen next

NPR  

A recap of 2023 Wimbledon so far — and forecast of what could happen next NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Courtney Nguyen, senior writer for WTA Insider, about the home stretch of Wimbledon, the world's oldest and arguably most prestigious tennis tournament. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We are headed into the homestretch of Wimbledon, the world's oldest and arguably …

Wimbledon 2023: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play on third day
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play on third day

The Hindu  

Just Stop Oil protesters twice interrupted play on the third day of Wimbledon on Wednesday, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces during matches on Court 18. The first incident involved two protesters running on to the court holding boxes marked as 1,000-piece jigsaws of Centre Court before sprinkling the contents, halting play between Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Japan’s …

‘You know I’m not Russian, right?’: Victoria Azarenka left confused as reporter mixes up her nationality in Wimbledon
1 year, 8 months ago

‘You know I’m not Russian, right?’: Victoria Azarenka left confused as reporter mixes up her nationality in Wimbledon

Hindustan Times  

Opening day of Wimbledon 2023 saw former grand slam champions take to the courts to put on a show, and amongst them was Belarusian former world number one Victoria Azarenka. Belarusian athletes were banned from Wimbledon 2022, including Azarenka and her compatriot Aryna Sabalenka, due to their role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Slightly taken aback, Azarenka answered “You …

How Wimbledon has reacted to the return of Russian and Belarusian players
1 year, 8 months ago

How Wimbledon has reacted to the return of Russian and Belarusian players

New York Times  

If you would like to follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage, You won’t often hear booing at Wimbledon — the most likely reason is when rain stops play. “The first day you come, it was the same for me in juniors, you’re like, ‘Wow, that must be the best place in the world’,” he said. “I feel really happy to be …

Wimbledon hurt themselves with ban on Russian and Belarusian players – Rublev
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon hurt themselves with ban on Russian and Belarusian players – Rublev

The Independent  

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Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues
1 year, 8 months ago

Russians and Belarusians back at Wimbledon as war in Ukraine continues

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — When Victoria Azarenka walked into Court 15 on Monday morning for her first Wimbledon match in two years, she was greeted by polite clapping. That’s because players from Russia and Belarus are back competing at Wimbledon a year after they were barred by the All England Club because of the invasion of Ukraine — and, in a …

Wimbledon 2023: Rublev beats Purcell, marks Russia’s return to The Championships
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Rublev beats Purcell, marks Russia’s return to The Championships

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev defeated Max Purcell in straight sets in the opening round, marking the return of the Russian and Belarusian players to Wimbledon on Monday. Smooth sailing ⛵️@AndreyRublev97 is through to the second round defeating Max Purcell, 6-3 7-5 6-4 💪#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/PZeoqqLaqF — Wimbledon July 3, 2023 Seventh-seeded Rublev, one of 17 Russian and Belarusian players in the men’s and women’s …

Wimbledon tournament 2023 set to begin tomorrow. Details here
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon tournament 2023 set to begin tomorrow. Details here

Live Mint  

Wimbledon tournament 2023 is set to commence on Monday, July 3. One of the notable matches in the first round will feature Andy Murray, a two-time champion, facing fellow Brit Ryan Peniston. Emma Raducanu, who gained attention in the previous year's tournament, will not be competing due to undergoing surgery on both her wrists and ankle. The Wimbledon main draw …

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title
1 year, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek will look to get hands on her first Wimbledon title when The Championships begin at the All England Club on Monday. The lifting of the ban this time means the arrival of Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka who will challenge the likes of Swiatek and defending champion Elena Rybakina. READ - Wimbledon 2023 women’s …

BWF Could Permit Russians, Belarusians to Return From Ban as Neutral Athletes
1 year, 9 months ago

BWF Could Permit Russians, Belarusians to Return From Ban as Neutral Athletes

News 18  

Badminton’s governing body paved the way Wednesday for Russian and Belarusian players to return to competition as neutrals after they were banned over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Badminton World Federation barred Russian and Belarusian players in March last year and in April extended the ban as Moscow’s assault on Ukraine stretched into a second year. But on Wednesday the BWF …

Kasatkina thankful Russian players still able to compete in tennis
1 year, 10 months ago

Kasatkina thankful Russian players still able to compete in tennis

The Hindu  

Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. “I was really sad to miss Wimbledon last year - of course for a reason, but it still was painful,” Kasatkina told reporters after beating Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko at the …

Wimbledon to house Ukraine’s players, fund relief efforts
1 year, 11 months ago

Wimbledon to house Ukraine’s players, fund relief efforts

The Hindu  

The All England Club will pay for two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their teams during the grass-court season and will donate 1 British pound for each ticket sold at Wimbledon to relief efforts in Ukraine — which could top 500,000 pounds — after deciding to allow players from Russia and Belarus back into the tournament despite the ongoing …

Wimbledon to house Ukraine’s players, fund relief efforts
1 year, 11 months ago

Wimbledon to house Ukraine’s players, fund relief efforts

Associated Press  

The All England Club will pay for two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their teams during the grass-court season and will donate 1 British pound for each ticket sold at Wimbledon to relief efforts in Ukraine — which could top 500,000 pounds — after deciding to allow players from Russia and Belarus back into the tournament despite the ongoing …

Russians and Belarusians have signed declarations to compete, says Wimbledon
1 year, 11 months ago

Russians and Belarusians have signed declarations to compete, says Wimbledon

India Today  

Several Russian and Belarusian players have already signed personal declarations that will clear them to compete as neutrals at this year's Wimbledon championships, the All England Club said on Tuesday. Wimbledon announced last month that it had lifted its ban which prevented athletes from the two countries playing last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Wimbledon and …

IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians ‘confusing’ - Swiatek
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians ‘confusing’ - Swiatek

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee’s recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competition as neutrals is “confusing” because Ukraine is still under attack, tennis world number one Iga Swiatek said. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but is now eager to see athletes come back across all …

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
1 year, 11 months ago

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Hindu  

The Badminton World Federation has maintained its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes participating in international tournaments, the governing body said on Thursday. The BWF first banned Russian and Belarusian athletes in March last year after Russia invaded Ukraine, initially using its ally Belarus as a staging ground in what Russia called a “special military operation”. The BWF’s decision comes …

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
1 year, 11 months ago

Badminton federation extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

Hindustan Times  

The Badminton World Federation has maintained its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes participating in international tournaments, the governing body said on Thursday. The BWF first banned Russian and Belarusian athletes in March last year after Russia invaded Ukraine, initially using its ally Belarus as a staging ground in what Russia called a "special military operation". The BWF's decision comes …

Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities should have banned Russian players
1 year, 11 months ago

Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities should have banned Russian players

The Independent  

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Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek
1 year, 11 months ago

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

The Hindu  

Tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine, world number one Iga Swiatek said. Wimbledon banned players from the two countries last year after the invasion, which Moscow calls a “special military operation”, but said in March …

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it would oppose a move by the Ukrainian government to strip national sports governing bodies of their national status if their athletes compete against Russians or Belarusians. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but last week said it recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes …

Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov ‘happy’ to be playing at Wimbledon again
1 year, 11 months ago

Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov ‘happy’ to be playing at Wimbledon again

The Independent  

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Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals
1 year, 11 months ago

Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year. The effect of being expelled from the tours, the LTA said, “would be very damaging and far reaching for the game in our country.” The ATP and WTA had also responded …

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players as ‘neutral’ athletes
1 year, 11 months ago

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players as ‘neutral’ athletes

The Hindu  

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as ‘neutrals’ this year under certain conditions, having banned players from the two countries last year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, this year’s conditions include prohibiting “expressions of support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”, which Moscow calls a special military operation, and prohibiting entry by …

Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players
1 year, 11 months ago

Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players

Al Jazeera  

Players from both countries will be able to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes if they meet certain conditions. Wimbledon has lifted a ban on Russian and Belarusian players, allowing them to compete in the grass-court Grand Slam this year as “neutral” athletes, in a climbdown from its response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. “We continue to condemn totally Russia’s …

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after losing to Russian opponent
2 years ago

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after losing to Russian opponent

The Independent  

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Wimbledon yet to decide on allowing Russian, Belarusian players this year
2 years ago

Wimbledon yet to decide on allowing Russian, Belarusian players this year

The Hindu  

Wimbledon has still not taken a decision on the participation of Russian and Belarusian players at the grasscourt Grand Slam this year, organisers told Reuters on Friday, adding that they were continuing talks with key stakeholders. Two-times Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said this week he expected Wimbledon organisers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam, …

Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year
2 years ago

Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said he expects Wimbledon organisers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam this year after they were banned in 2022 following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The All England Lawn Tennis Club barred players from the two countries from competing the grasscourt major in response to what Russia called a “special military operation” in …

Andy Murray 'Won't go Nuts' if Wimbledon Scraps Russia Ban
2 years ago

Andy Murray 'Won't go Nuts' if Wimbledon Scraps Russia Ban

News 18  

Andy Murray has said he will “not be going nuts” if Russian and Belarusian players are allowed to feature at this year’s Wimbledon, even though the British tennis great would have mixed emotions regarding their return. Murray, 35, received the ATP’s Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for 2022 after donating more than £500,000 in prize money to help children in Ukraine …

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after beating Russian opponent
2 years ago

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after beating Russian opponent

The Independent  

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Wimbledon Could Scrap Ban on Russian and Belarussian Players, Say Reports
2 years ago

Wimbledon Could Scrap Ban on Russian and Belarussian Players, Say Reports

News 18  

British tennis chiefs are set to abandon their controversial ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year’s Wimbledon championships, it was reported Friday. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, the UK’s governing Lawn Tennis Association came under pressure from the British government to impose a ban. However, it added players from those countries may need to sign …

Billie Jean King calls on Wimbledon to reverse ban on Russian and Belarusian players
2 years, 2 months ago

Billie Jean King calls on Wimbledon to reverse ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The Independent  

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Billie Jean King urges Wimbledon to lift Russia, Belarus ban
2 years, 2 months ago

Billie Jean King urges Wimbledon to lift Russia, Belarus ban

The Hindu  

Tennis great Billie Jean King urged Wimbledon on Wednesday to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players, saying “life is too short”. Players from both countries were barred from the Grand Slam last year over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the tournament stripped of ranking points as a result. Just have them play and get their money.” Players from …

Novak Djokovic urges Wimbledon to allow Russian players to return
2 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic urges Wimbledon to allow Russian players to return

The Independent  

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Wimbledon player ban changed ‘nothing’, says Sabalenka
2 years, 2 months ago

Wimbledon player ban changed ‘nothing’, says Sabalenka

The Hindu  

World number five Aryna Sabalenka said on Sunday that Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players last year achieved “nothing” and that she “really hoped” it would change course in 2023. Russian and Belarusian players, including Sabalenka, were eventually barred from Wimbledon with both the ATP and WTA -- the men’s and women’s governing bodies -- stripping the Grand Slam …

Sabalenka hopes Wimbledon will be ‘more open’ to return of Russian players
2 years, 3 months ago

Sabalenka hopes Wimbledon will be ‘more open’ to return of Russian players

The Hindu  

World number five Aryna Sabalenka is hoping Wimbledon organisers will be “a bit more open” to the idea of allowing Belarusians and Russians play in the 2023 edition. The Belarusian, a semifinalist in the tournament in 2021, was one of several high-ranked players blocked from Wimbledon earlier this year after the All England Club implemented a ban on Russian and …

Aryna Sabalenka Hopes Wimbledon Will Be 'More Open' to Return of Russian Players
2 years, 3 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka Hopes Wimbledon Will Be 'More Open' to Return of Russian Players

News 18  

World number five Aryna Sabalenka is hoping Wimbledon organisers will be “a bit more open” to the idea of allowing Belarusians and Russians play in the 2023 edition. The Belarusian, a semi-finalist in the tournament in 2021, was one of several high-ranked players blocked from Wimbledon earlier this year after the All England Club implemented a ban on Russian and …

British No. 1 Norrie wants Russians back at Wimbledon
2 years, 3 months ago

British No. 1 Norrie wants Russians back at Wimbledon

The Hindu  

British number one Cameron Norrie wants Russian players like Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev back playing at Wimbledon next year after a “tough year” being banned from the Grand Slam. “For me, I want the best players in the world to be playing,” 14th-ranked Norrie told reporters at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. “So I …

British tennis chiefs slam ATP over $1 million fine for Russia, Belarus player ban
2 years, 3 months ago

British tennis chiefs slam ATP over $1 million fine for Russia, Belarus player ban

Firstpost  

It is also understood the LTA has been threatened with expulsion from the ATP Tour if it repeats the ban. London: British tennis chiefs said Wednesday they were “disappointed” at being fined $1 million by the Association of Tennis Professionals for banning Russian and Belarusian players from their events. Both the ATP and the Women’s Tennis Association stripped Wimbledon of …

Lawn Tennis Association fined for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players
2 years, 3 months ago

Lawn Tennis Association fined for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The Independent  

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Russian and Belarusian players free to play Australian Open
2 years, 5 months ago

Russian and Belarusian players free to play Australian Open

The Independent  

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Russian Varvara Gracheva lets racket do the talking at Chennai Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Russian Varvara Gracheva lets racket do the talking at Chennai Open

The Hindu  

Varvara Gracheva, the Russian second seed at the Chennai Open, reflects on reaching her highest WTA ranking of 59 this July, saying, "What was the point, I never got to play Wimbledon." "Nobody wins or loses a war," says 22-year-old Gracheva, who beat compatriot Mariia Tkacheva in straight sets in the opening round of the WTA250 tournament. However, she was …

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