Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ITF decided to sanction the Russian and Belarusian federations: their memberships are suspended, they will not be able to play tournaments of nations organized by that organization (Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup) and tournaments will not be played in those countries.
Russia is the defending champion in both the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup. In men, they have two Top 10 (Medvedev, current n°1, and Rublev) while in women they have Anastasia Pavlychenkova as the best racket (14 ° of the world).
Belarus has current World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka and former World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka (current No. 16) as its standout players. On Monday, the WTA decided to remove the flags or initials of the Russian and Belarusian nations from all its presentations.
“The ITF remains in permanent contact with the Tennis Federation of Ukraine and expresses its solidarity with the Ukrainian people,” closes the announcement of the International Tennis Federation.
