Andrea Gaudenzi, president of the Professional Tennis Association (ATP), explained the reasons why Russian tennis players are accepted to tournaments under the auspices of the organization.
“I believe we are quite in line with the recommendations of the IOC. Our players cannot compete under their own flag in team competitions as in other sports. However, there are sports that prohibit participation for individual athletes. Generally speaking, we do not believe in collective guilt. These guys have done nothing wrong. Tennis in their lifetime. “We think it’s fair to give them the same opportunities,” he said. sphere.
Recall that at the end of February 2022, the IOC addressed international sports federations and recommended that domestic and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions.
In tennis, the Russians continue their performances under a neutral flag.
Yesterday, Daniil Medvedev defeated the Italian representative Yannick Sinner 5:7, 6:2, 6:2 in the final of the tournament in Rotterdam.
Formerly Daniil Medvedev talked about his feelings about relegation from the top 10 throughout the season.