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Wimbledon defends 'agonizing decision' to ban Russians

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Wimbledon bans players from Russia and Belarus because of invasion of Ukraine. Club chief: "We believe that this decision is the only viable option for Wimbledon" WTA and ATP tours publicly criticized the All England Club’s decision. The French Open is the next Grand Slam tournament, beginning May 22.

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The Hindu

Wimbledon defends 'agonising decision' to ban Russians

The WTA and ATP tennis tours publicly criticised the All England Club’s decision and reportedly have considered threatening to not award rankings points for Wimbledon.

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Wimbledon defends 'agonizing decision' to ban Russians

Two All England Club officials defended during a news conference Tuesday the "intensely tough and agonizing decision" to bar players from Russia and Belarus from Wimbledon this year because of the invasion of Ukraine.

2 years ago·Canada

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Wimbledon defends 'agonizing decision' to ban Russians

Two All England Club officials defended during a news conference Tuesday the “intensely tough and agonizing decision” to bar players from Russia and Belarus from Wimbledon this year because of the invasion of Ukraine .

2 years ago·United States

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Wimbledon defends 'agonizing decision' to ban Russians

All England Club officials are defending the decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus from Wimbledon this year because of the invasion of Ukraine

2 years ago·United States

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Wimbledon defends 'agonizing decision' to ban Russians

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis WriterAll England Club officials are defending the decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus from Wimbledon this year because of the invasion of Ukraine. Club Chief Executive Sally Bolton says there is a responsibility to limit the possibility of Russians’ success at Wimbledon being used as a propaganda tool by that country. Reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev is among the prominent players affected by …

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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