Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players ‘very unfair’ says Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has branded Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players “very unfair”(Manu Fernandez/AP)

Rafael Nadal has branded Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players “very unfair” as the ATP considers its response.

Wimbledon officials reiterated their position last week, saying that a directive from the government regarding the invasion of Ukraine had left them with no viable alternative but to refuse entries from players from the two countries.