The executive director of Wimbledon, Sally Boltonreaffirmed that they will appeal against the fine. “It’s subject to legal process, so I can’t comment specifically, but what I will say is that we stand by the decision we made.”said Boltonstating that already “we have resorted”.
According to the newspaper Daily Mailthe Lawn Tennis Associationwhich directs the sport in the United Kingdomwas fined with $750,000 and the All England Club with $250,000.
Russian and Belarusian tennis players were also banned from participating in preparatory tournaments for Wimbledonof Eastbourne, Nottingham and Birmingham.
“We thought a lot about our decision”assured Bolton. “It was difficult and complicated and we thought about the consequences. But it was the right decision for us.”added about the ban.
The players of Russia Y Belarus they can participate in all other tennis tournaments, but not under their national flags.
Both the ATP as the WTA reacted to the ban Wimbledon removing ranking points Grand Slam british on grass.
The ban meant that players like the number one in the world, Daniel Medvedevand the winner of two major tournaments, Victoria Azarenkothey could not participate in Wimbledon this year.
Source: Ambito
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