Wimbledon had no choice but to allow the Russians, despite pressure from his government, according to former world number one Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
On Friday, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), which is the organizer of Wimbledon, announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the competition in a neutral status and under certain conditions.
– The WTA and ATP are strong organizations that defend the rights of players. Last year Wimbledon was stripped of ranking points, tournament organizers have been warned that next year there could be even worse penalties if the Russians are not allowed. Wimbledon had nothing to do, despite pressure from its government, Kafelnikov told Gazeta.Ru.
Wimbledon 2023 will take place from July 3-16.
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