Wimbledon cracked: under pressure from the ATP and the WTA, the organizers of the London tournament announced on Friday that they accepted “under conditions” the participation of Russians and Belarusians this year despite the continuation of the war in Ukraine, thus applying the policy other Grand Slam events. “Our current intention is to accept participation from Russian and Belarusian players provided they compete as neutral athletes and meet the relevant conditions,” the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) wrote in a statement. . The organizers specify that they “will be prohibited from expressing their support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine” and that players “receiving financial aid” from Russia or Belarus to participate in the tournament will not be admitted to the tournament. London lawn.
Russians and Belarusians will be able to play at Wimbledon in 2023
