Wimbledon 2022: Belarusian Victoria Azarenka finds no meaning in Wimbledon ban Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka has said that the Wimbledon ban on Russia and its players is meaningless and called on the former world number one regulator to take action against the decision. You can follow Insidesport.IN for the latest sports news and updates.
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Wimbledon 2022: Belarusian Victoria Azarenka finds no meaning in the Wimbledon ban.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which hosts the Grass Court Grand Slam, made the decision in the wake of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and the stand was quickly condemned by men’s and women’s tours.
The ATP and WTA have condemned the AELTC decision as “discriminatory”, with Steve Simon, head of the women’s tour, warning of “harsh reactions” last week.
“If you ask me if I agree with Wimbledon or if I see their argument after I personally call them, I can’t see their argument.” Azarenka, who sits on the WTA players’ council, told reporters in Madrid on Thursday.
“It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t connect with what they’re saying.”
Azarenka, 32, ranked 17th in the world, won her first round of the WTA 1000 event in Madrid on Thursday but lost to fellow Belarusian Arena Sabalenka’s title defense 6-2 3-6 6-4 to American Amanda Anisimova.
Wimbledon 2022: Belarusian Victoria Azarenka finds no meaning in the Wimbledon ban.
Tennis regulators have banned Russia and Belarus from international team competition since the attack, but separate players from the two countries have been allowed to continue competing as neutrals.
The 2022 Wimbledon Championships will be the first time that players have been banned on the basis of nationality since the post-World War II era, when German and Japanese players were excluded.
“I think there should be a response. That’s what I mean.” Says Azarenka, who won the Australian Open in 2012 and 2013.
“I have made my position very clear. I will never support war. I will never support violence. I can’t find any argument for this. That’s all I can say right now. “
