Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players as ‘neutral’ athletes

LONDON ― Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as ‘neutrals’ this year, having banned players from the two countries last year after Russia’s military operation of Ukraine.

“Our current intention is to accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players subject to them competing as ‘neutral’ athletes and complying with appropriate conditions,” the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said in a statement according to Reuters.