Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said the grasscourt Grand Slam had taken the correct decision to reverse its ban on Russian and Belarusian players and allow them to compete at this year's tournament as 'neutral' athletes.
Apr 1, 2023; Miami, Florida, US; Elena Rybakina serves against Petra Kvitova in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Russian-born Rybakina, who switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018, claimed the Wimbledon title last year but missed out on 2,000 ranking points as a result of the men's ATP and women's WTA penalising the Grand Slam for its ban. "So I think that's the way that they are playing, without any flags. I think it's the right decision, I guess."
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