04-05-2022, 05:37 AM
(03-15-2022, 11:08 PM)DJC link Wrote:I think that "denounce" was more media speculation than government intention. Medvedev, Rublev and Palyuchenkova should be allowed to play as neutrals.Looks as though it's more than media speculation that Russian & Belarusian players will be required to denounce Putin before being allowed to enter the Wimbledon tournament: ‘Not an issue for Wimbledon’: All England club set to ban Medvedev, The Age.
The article notes Wimbledon is a tournament held by a private club, so it's immune from legal challenge, unlike other tournaments run by the ATP or WTA. Apparently, there's a desire to ensure Putin can't obtain obtain political capital out of a Medvedev win. As the article notes, it appears that the All England Club might require Russian and Belarusian players sign a written document denouncing Putin which would be unsafe for Medvedev or any other players to do.
Seems to be a step too far in an individual sport.


