If Russian players have been playing under a neutral flag for a few weeks, they are still allowed to practice their profession. Until when ? Because Wimbledon intends to go further. Given the independence of the All England Club, organizer of the tournament, the London Grand Slam could have more room for manoeuvre.
This Monday, The Telegraph makes big revelations. Wimbledon are reportedly considering banning Daniil Medvedev from the tournament as the Russian player has the best chance of winning in London. “Putin must not be allowed to profit politically from the exploits of Russian athletes in Britain”can we read in the article of the English media, which takes up the thought of the British Minister for Sports, Nigel Huddleston.
The victory of a Russian player or a player in England would be experienced as a “nightmare”. A decision should be made quickly. « There is a realistic prospect that Wimbledon will take place without Russians this summer »writes journalist Simon Briggs.
Recently, the British government claimed to want to obtain guarantees before authorizing Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and consort to participate in an event on their territory. “We would like to be sure of this with a written statement that they do not receive money from Putin, Russia or Belarus and that they will not make comments of support for Putin, Russia or Belarus“, declared a few days ago this famous Nigel Huddleston.
Published on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:11 PM
