Ukraine invasion: Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarus players

Russia and Belarus tennis players are banned from participating in this year’s Wimbledon, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

The decision comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24. The war is still continuing resulting in a major humanitarian crisis. Belarus has not been directly involved in the war but it is supporting Russia.

Russian and Belarusian players have been able to continue to compete in ATP and WTA events under a neutral flag since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.