Wimbledon stripped of ATP ranking points after banning Russian and Belarusian players

The ATP said it does not "underestimate the difficult decisions" Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association had faced in responding to guidance but questioned claims there was no other decision to be made.

"We remain hopeful of further discussions with Wimbledon leading to an acceptable outcome for all concerned. "We have taken this decision on the basis that alternative playing opportunities are open to Russian and Belarusian players in those weeks, unlike during Wimbledon, which minimises any impact on the integrity of the rankings," the ATP added.The WTA soon followed suit by announcing that it too was removing ranking points from Wimbledon.Picture: Alamy

"Given the importance of sport and cultural bodies in making the Russian Government an international pariah, we stand squarely behind the decision that Wimbledon and the LTA have taken to stand up for what is right. "We appreciate that opinions differ in relation to our decision to decline entries from Russian and Belarusian players to the championships this year, and we deeply regret the impact of this decision on the individuals affected," they said.

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour' - does this mean Australia loose their ATP ranking status because Non vaxed couldn't play?

Ahhh the sport for posh people or VIP only - been trying for years to get a ballot and never succeed and my blood boils when these so called celebs sit in the VIP year after year - so now I don’t give 2 hoots about Wimbledon

Who Cares except the 'WHAT HO' types.

Very disappointed in the ATP, I’m sorry but there are times you absolutely need to take a stand, tennis players are incredibly privileged people so let’s not cry for them.

War and greedy Global Sporting Interests collide and the Umpire has no balls.

Johnson can’t have a Russian winner of Wimbledon, so a word was had, and another fine British institution is damaged. Like everything in the U.K. we can’t have Lazy Johnson embarrassed, but he's allowed to ruin everything good in the country. Zacarrie

ATP wrong

Good

World's gone mad

Game, set & snatch!

Quite right! The whole two weeks should be boycotted!!!

That'll show em. FFS

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