Players from Russia and Belarus will not be at Wimbledon this year. The decision is a punishment for the invasion of Ukraine. It means that the world number two, Daniil Medvedev, will not be at the event.
Previously, the UK government warned that it could ban Russian players. Nigel Huddleston is the country’s sports minister. He wanted all Russian players to confirm their independence from Vladimir Putin in writing. The government does not want to see any gestures in favour of Russia during the event.
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