Russia’s Daniil Medvedev competes at the Wimbledon tennis championships on July 6, 2021. The All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, has banned players from Russia and Belarus from competing in this year’s tournament over the war in Ukraine. Photo: AP
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev competes at the Wimbledon tennis championships on July 6, 2021. The All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, has banned players from Russia and Belarus from competing in this year’s tournament over the war in Ukraine. Photo: AP
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Letters | Why banning Russian tennis players over the Ukraine war is a bad move

  • An international tournament that bars some of the world’s best players from competing can hardly be considered legitimate

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Updated: 2:30pm, 23 Jun, 2022

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Russia’s Daniil Medvedev competes at the Wimbledon tennis championships on July 6, 2021. The All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, has banned players from Russia and Belarus from competing in this year’s tournament over the war in Ukraine. Photo: AP
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev competes at the Wimbledon tennis championships on July 6, 2021. The All England Club, which runs Wimbledon, has banned players from Russia and Belarus from competing in this year’s tournament over the war in Ukraine. Photo: AP
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