Medvedev understands the Russian veto, but sees it as unfair

Geneva (Switzerland) – Daniil Medvedev spoke about the matter in an interview with the Swiss newspaper, one of the most affected by Wimbledon’s breach of the Russian and Belarusian tennis players in this year’s edition of the tournament. Geneva Tribune. The world’s number two man, fighting with Serbian Novak Djokovic to lead the standings, proved understandable, though he continued to reject the decision.

“On the one hand, I can understand it, but on the other hand, I think it is unfair. This is a sensitive situation because it sets a precedent and puts other sports in an uncomfortable position. Where is the line, what are the rules that should lead to a possible disqualification?” Medvedev asked , who only reached the last 16 of the All England Club last year.

“Tennis players are considered self-employed by law, and at the moment in the UK self-employed Russians have the right to work,” added the Russian, whose ATP rankings could be frozen. For now, the entity has only announced that it will freeze Eastbourne and Queens points, but has yet to say what it will do with Wimbledon.

The president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Ian Hewitt, has stated that his organization has no viable alternative but to impose a blanket ban. The decision did not go well and was heavily criticized by both the ATP and WTA players.

“If I finally had the opportunity to play at Wimbledon, I would be very happy, but if I couldn’t, I would accept it,” concluded the Russian, who will return this week to the rival clay court at the ATP 250 in Geneva. , his only preparation in front of Roland. Claws. “I’m excited, I know I’m getting back into good habits and I’ve been training hard,” Medvedev concluded.