Daniil Medvedev has not given up hope of competing at Wimbledon even though organisers have banned Russians and Belarusians due to the invasion of Ukraine.
After Wimbledon's controversial decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 Grand Slam, we answer the key questions.
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka said that Wimbledon's ban on players from Russia and her country makes no sense and called for action from tennis' governing bodies.
Wimbledon organisers have said players unvaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to play in this year's event, clearing the way for Novak Djokovic to compete.
Wimbledon was left with "no viable alternative" but to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championship, chairman Ian Hewitt has explained.
WTA chief Steve Simon has warned Wimbledon and the LTA of "strong reactions" to their decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus from competing in tournaments.
Andrey Rublev has called Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players for this year's tournament "complete discrimination".
| # | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novak Djokovic | 8465 |
| 2 | Daniil Medvedev | 8230 |
| 3 | Alexander Zverev | 7465 |
| 4 | Rafael Nadal | 6935 |
| 5 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 5980 |
| # | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iga Swiatek | 6711 |
| 2 | Barbora Krejcikova | 4975 |
| 3 | Paula Badosa | 4885 |
| 4 | Aryna Sabalenka | 4711 |
| 5 | Maria Sakkari | 4705 |
After Wimbledon's controversial decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the 2022 Grand Slam, we answer the key questions.
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