Medvedev could be banned from playing Wimbledon. Russia will need to provide guarantees that do not support the local government

Russians Daniel MedvedevCurrently number 1 in the worldmaybe you can be Banned from competing in the UK and unable to play WimbledonUnless you make public assertions that you are not a supporter of Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. according to DivideSports Minister Nigel Huddleston They demanded that all Russian and Belarusian athletes provide guarantees that they will not be associated with their governments.

“Many countries around the world have agreed that we do not allow representatives of Russia to compete. No one who defends the Russian flag should be allowed to play. We need to reassure that they are not a supporter of Vladimir Putin. We are thinking about the requirements we have in mind. Can request. Try obtain assurances in this regard,” Huddleston said, at a hearing on Tuesday (15).

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Medvedev reached the last 16 at Wimbledon 2021. Credits: Getty Images

The statement by the Minister of Sports raised concern in the organization of Wimbledon, as it was not clear whether the Russian and Belarusian tennis players would be affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the newspaper, talks are underway with the leaders of the Grand Slam tournaments in recent days to allow tennis players from any country to compete as neutrals, which is what is happening in the ATP and WTA tournaments.

Medvedev is eliminated from Indian Wells and will no longer be number one.

Medvedev’s reign as world number one will end after just two weeks at the top. Russia’s Gael Monfils was eliminated on Monday (14) in a duel for the round of 16 of the Indian Wells Masters 1000, sending Novak Djokovic to the top again next week.

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