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ATP and WTA deprive Wimbledon of rating points for eliminating tennis players from Russia and Belarus

The British tournament was sanctioned by the world tennis leadership.

ATP and WTA deprive Wimbledon of rating points for eliminating tennis players from Russia and Belarus reports Tribuna.com.

The Grand Tennis Tournament previously decided to exclude from participation in the draw tennis players from Russia and Belarus in connection with the military invasion of Ukraine.

“The ability of players to what nationality to participate in achievement tournaments and without discrimination is key to our Tour, “the ATP said in a statement. Wp Executive Director Steve Simon condemned Russia's military aggression, but also said he did not support it. Wimbledon organizers' initiative:

“The WTA believes that the individual athletes I hold Individual sport should not be penalized or prohibited from participating in competitions solely on the basis of their nationality or the decisions taken by their governments. “

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Wimbledon 2022 main draw matches will take place from June 27 to July 10.

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Earlier it was reported that Russia and Belarus were expelled from the International Tennis Federation .

Source: ZN

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