Wimbledon organisers appeal against WTA fine for Russia and Belarus ban

Wimbledon organisers have confirmed they have appealed against a fine (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Wimbledon organisers have appealed against a fine from the WTA for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Championships.

It had been reported the WTA fined the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) for excluding Russian and Belarusian players from warm-up competitions in Eastbourne, Nottingham and Birmingham this summer.