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why the case of the Russians and the Belarusians fractures the circuit

Some are asking for their exclusion from tournaments, others for playing under a neutral flag, the ATP does not want a tie between players… Tennis has to deal with the consequences of the war in Ukraine.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, world tennis authorities have sought to find a balance between supporting Ukrainian players, while not overwhelming the Russians. But in the end, no one seems satisfied, so many are the fries on the lines. As a reminder, on April 20, the organizers of Wimbledon and the LTA (British Tennis Federation) decided by prohibiting Russian and Belarusian players from participating in the tournament. “In the context of unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefit from the participation of Russian or Belarusian players in the championships”they justified themselves in a press release.

This strong choice caused an outcry. Novak Djokovic talked about decision «Many». Same story with the ever more measured Rafael Nadal. In counter-attack to the Wimbledon decision, the ATP and the WTA, which manage the women’s and men’s circuits, decided on Friday…

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