Russia’s Daniil Medvedev could be barred from playing at Wimbledon this year if he does not disavow the actions of Vladimir Putin. Photo: DPA
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev could be barred from playing at Wimbledon this year if he does not disavow the actions of Vladimir Putin. Photo: DPA

Ukraine invasion: women’s tennis boss says Russian players should not be banned over Putin’s war

  • WTA head Steve Simon says individual athletes should not be punished for ‘decisions of authoritarian leadership’
  • British government has signalled Daniil Medvedev may not be allowed at Wimbledon if he doesn’t disavow Vladimir Putin

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev could be barred from playing at Wimbledon this year if he does not disavow the actions of Vladimir Putin. Photo: DPA
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev could be barred from playing at Wimbledon this year if he does not disavow the actions of Vladimir Putin. Photo: DPA
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