Former world number one Yevgeny Kafelnikov talked about the possible participation of Russian tennis players at Wimbledon next year. about today Telegram reported.
“I think the LTA will appeal this ATP decision first and the story won’t end so soon. Let’s see how things go. But there’s no need to create illusions about Wimbledon’s removal from the ATP series, it won’t happen. Their organizers and ATP will find some sort of compromise. Because without Wimbledon tennis unfortunately or fortunately cannot exist, ”says Kafelnikov. DEA News.
Recall that in April the organizers of Wimbledon refused the participation of Russian and Belarusian tennis players in the competition. In addition, players from these countries are banned from playing in lawn tournaments held under the auspices of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in England.
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) fined the LTA on December 7 for not allowing Russians and Belarusians to participate in tournaments held in the country. The fine amounting to 1 million dollars, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) had previously fined the British tennis player the same amount.