ATP punish Wimbledon for ban on Russian and Belarusian players

The ATP has decided to punish Wimbledon for its decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament by stripping ranking points from the tournament this year.

“The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour,” said the ATP in a statement. “The decision by Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing in the UK this summer undermines this principle and the integrity of the ATP ranking system.

Additionally, the ITF has announced the removal of points from the Juniors and Wheelchair tournaments at Wimbledon: “Tournament organisers are not permitted to unilaterally impose entry criteria inconsistent with the ITF’s published open entry criteria,” said the ITF in a statement. “Therefore, in accordance with its protocols, the ITF has the right to withdraw ranking points.”

Russian and Belarusian players have been allowed elsewhere as neutral athletes and they will be present at the French Open, which begins on Sunday.

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