ATP officials announced on Monday that tennis players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to participate in the Queen’s and Eastbourne tournaments, which will take place in June.
Posted at 4:55 p.m.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted officials from the British Lawn Tennis Association and the All England Club (LTA) – the organization that hosts the Wimbledon Open – to exclude players from Russia and the United Kingdom. Belarus of the grass season component in Great Britain.
At the time, the ATP, which oversees men’s tournaments, and the WTA, which oversees events on the women’s circuit, opposed the decision.
On Monday, the ATP confirmed that the Queen’s and Eastbourne tournaments will “proceed as normal” and will award the maximum number of points for the Individual Cumulative Ranking.
The ATP said it consulted with organizations representing players and tournaments.
“The LTA’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes is, however, against ATP rules and undermines the ability of players of any nationality to participate in tournaments on the basis of merit and without discrimination. – a fundamental principle of the ATP Tour,” the ATP said in a statement.
“Sanctions related to the breach of ATP rules by the LTA will now be assessed separately as part of ATP governance. The ATP’s response to the Wimbledon decision remains under review, and further information will be provided in due course. »