World number one Novak Djokovic said he disagreed with Wimbledon organizers not allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in this year’s tournament.
On April 20, the management of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, the 3rd Grand Slam of the year in England. Confirmed not to hit the hitter from Russia And Belarus compete in the 2022 tournament from June 27 to July 10, citing opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Send troops to invade Ukraine.
FILE – A spectator holding a Russian flag watches during the men’s singles third round match between Russia’s Daniil Medvedev and Croatia’s Marin Cilic on day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday July 3, 2021. Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the All England Club announced Wednesday, April 20, 2022.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)
However, there are many opposition to the decision, including the Men’s Professional Tennis Association (ATP) and the Men’s Professional Tennis Association. (WTA), including the Kremlin. Issued a statement in response, stating that Wimbledon turns athletes into political hostages.
Until recently, Djokovic commented on the matter that “I always condemn war, however, I cannot support Wimbledon’s decision, I think it is crazy. When politics interferes with sports The result is not good.”