Djokovic, Nadal Criticizes Decision To Ban Players

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Published on May 2 2022 5:59 am
Last Updated on May 2 2022 5:59 am

Top-ranked men’s tennis player Novak Djokovic of Serbia and fourth-ranked Rafael Nadal of Spain on Sunday criticized Wimbledon’s decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus from this year’s tournament, which begins in late June, over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Speaking from Spain, where both are preparing for the Madrid Open, Nadal said, “I think it’s very unfair . . . it’s not their fault what’s happening in this moment with the war.” Djokovic stated, “I think it’s just not fair, it’s not right[.]”

Both the men’s and women’s tennis tours have criticized the decision, which was announced last month.