Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has slammed Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players saying it’s illogical and discriminatory
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its atrocities, the Wimbledon Organisers made the decision to ban them from the tournament.
“To be honest, the reasons that they give, there is no meaning, there is no logic for what they propose…
“The things that happen now are complete discrimination of us.”
Andrey rublev
“Banning Russian or Belarusian players will not change anything. To give all the prize money would have a more positive effect to humanitarian help, to the families who are suffering, to the kids who are suffering. I think that would do something.”
Andrey rublev
The tennis star has previously written ‘no war please’ on the camera post-match, to show his stand against Russia’s actions.
The world number one had nothing but words of support for the Russian after a tough fight in Serbia.
“Belgrade and Serbia love you. Please come back to defend your title.”
Novak djokovic
Congratulations @AndreyRublev97 on winning the #SerbiaOpen tournament final against Novak Djokovic. Russian athletes and the Russian people will never be discriminated in Serbia, they will always feel at home.
