Russian and Belarusian tennis players able to compete again Wimbledon after it was banned last year due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision, which will be officially announced next month, as the Daily Mail explains, stemmed from pressure from the ATP and WTA, which have threatened to withdraw licenses from British tournaments, as well as impose harsh economic sanctions and condemnation. .in the courts.

Last year, two tennis organizations chose to remove points from Wimbledon for the tournament’s classification for both halves, and financially sanctioned the British Tennis Federation (LTA) for banning Russians and Belarusians from playing in British tournaments like Queen’s or Eastbourne. , among others.

Medvedev is excited

Decision hindered the game Daniel Medvedevthen world number 1 and Arina SabalenkaSemi-finalist at Wimbledon in 2021, among other affected tennis players, in addition to blocking Novak Djokovic and Kazakhs of Russian origin, Elena Rybakina It will add 2,000 points to their titles at the British Grand Slam.

“I love playing on the grass, I love playing at Wimbledon and I’m happy to play again this year, I hope to have great results if I can finally play,” he said. Medvedevfrom Indian Wells to the BBC after hearing the news.

strict code of conduct

To get permission to play tennis players must participate under a neutral flagas it is done in all competitions in the world today and will be held at the next Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He is also expelled from the tournament if he expresses his support for Russia and the actions of Vladimir Putin’s government.

Russian and Belarusian tennis players must sign a code of conduct, which also states that they will not wear any symbols for the benefit of their country or speak favorably about Russia’s actions during the war.

Moreover The presence of the Russian and Belarusian flags will be banned In the stands during the turf tournaments held in Wimbledon and the United Kingdom, the Verdict will become official in the coming weeks as Wimbledon and the LTA guarantee the neutrality of the affected tennis players.