The likes of Daniil Medevedev, Aryna Sabalenka and others will be barred from participating at the grasscourt Major later this year.
Many fans rushed to Twitter to make their displeasure known about the way things have turned out. They feel it is extremely unfair that the players are the ones paying the price for something that is completely out of their control.
Another user called out the hypocrisy by the tournament organizers with a tongue and cheek comment.
Another user feels individuals should not be punished for actions that they have no control over.
“Discrimination based on nationality also constitutes a violation of our agreement with Wimbledon” - ATP condemns ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes
Following the statement released by All England Club chiefs banning players from Russia and Belarus, the ATP released a statement of their own condemning the move.
While the ATP did condemn the actions by Russia, they also elaborated on how unfair the decision by the tournament is and how the sport is setting a dangerous precedent moving forward.
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