“Hopefully they’ll be allowed to play.” McEnroe called for the admission of the Russians to Wimbledon

The winner of seven Grand Slam tournaments in singles American John McEnroe said that Russian and Belarusian tennis players should be allowed to play at the Wimbledon tournament.

Last year, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) announced that Russians and Belarusians were banned from playing at Wimbledon and other tournaments in the UK due to the situation in Ukraine. The media reported that the organizers would consider allowing tennis players from the two countries to participate in Wimbledon 2023.

– Last year, I did not agree that the Russians and Belarusians were suspended from Wimbledon. Wouldn’t agree with that this year either. I don’t know what they are going to do.

This is a situation that no one wants. I hope something will change that will allow players to play. It just so happens that in our sport, some of the best players – men and women – come from these two countries. I think that they should not be punished for something they have nothing to do with, — quotes the words of McEnroe Tennis Infinity.

Wimbledon 2023 will take place from 3 to 16 July.