Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have criticized Wimbledon’s decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus from taking part in this year’s tournament following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two tennis greats said Sunday that Wimbledon had acted unfairly. The prominent players affected include reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who are all from Russia. Nadal says “it’s not their fault what’s happening in this moment with the war.”
The prominent players affected by the ban include reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who are all from Russia. Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, which has aided Russian forces, would also be unable to play.
Djokovic compared the situation of the excluded players to what he went through in January when he was unable to play the Australian Open. He was deported from Australia for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. “It’s not the same thing, but going through something similar earlier this year for myself, it’s frustrating knowing that you’re not able to play,” Djokovic said. “I still stand by my position that I don’t support the decision. I think it’s just not fair, it’s not right, but it is what it is.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Nadal, Djokovic call Wimbledon ban on Russia, Belarus players 'unfair'Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic label ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's assault on Ukraine 'unfair,' saying they are not responsible for the offensive.
Weiterlesen »
Rafael Nadal calls Wimbledon’s ban of Russians, Belarusians ‘very unfair’After Novak Djokovic recently called Wimbledon’s decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus because of the invasion of Ukraine “crazy,” Rafael Nadal added his voice Sunday, saying it was “very unfair.”
Weiterlesen »
Nadal, Djokovic call Wimbledon ban on Russia, Belarus players 'unfair'Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic label ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's assault on Ukraine 'unfair,' saying they are not responsible for the offensive.
Weiterlesen »
Rafael Nadal calls Wimbledon’s ban of Russians, Belarusians ‘very unfair’After Novak Djokovic recently called Wimbledon’s decision to bar players from Russia and Belarus because of the invasion of Ukraine “crazy,” Rafael Nadal added his voice Sunday, saying it was “very unfair.”
Weiterlesen »
Pentagon spokesman shows anger over Putin and alleged Russian atrocities in UkraineIn a rare show of emotion at the Pentagon, press secretary John Kirby choked up discussing Russian President Vladimir Putin and alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine during a briefing with reporters.
Weiterlesen »
Daily on Energy: Where the chips are falling for US LNGSubscribe today to the Washington Examiner magazine and get Washington Briefing: politics and policy stories that will keep you up to date with what's going on in Washington. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Just $1.00 an issue!
Weiterlesen »