Organizers of the Challenger tennis tournament in the Polish town of Grodzisk-Mazowiecki have called on Russian and Belarusian players not to apply to take part in the competition.
The organizers do not welcome Russians and Belarusians to visit the tournament, they are not guaranteed access to the site, according to the tournament website. Competitions with a prize of 118,000 euros will take place from August 14 to 19.
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in tournaments in a neutral status. Last year, tennis players from both countries were suspended from Wimbledon, but in 2023 Russians and Belarusians were allowed to participate in the Grand Slam tournament in the UK.
In March, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that international federations, if Russians are allowed to start, do so individually, in a neutral status, without participating in team events, and also exclude the participation of Russians. athletes associated with law enforcement.
Source : MatchTV
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