Players from Russia and Belarus cleared to compete at Wimbledon this year

BAN LIFTED: Wimbledon will not bar Russian and Belarusian players this year. Pic: Steven Paston/PA

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year, the All England Club has announced.

Athletes from the two countries must sign declarations of neutrality and must not express support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while players who receive funding from the Russian or Belarusian states, including sponsorship from state owned or controlled companies, will remain barred.