In a stark distinction to Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian gamers allowed to compete at US Open underneath impartial flag
2 min readRussian and Belarusian gamers have been allowed to compete on the French Open underneath a impartial flag final month. The essential draw of the US Open will start on August 29.
Russian Daniil Medvedev along with his 2021 US Open trophy. (Courtesy: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTSRussian Daniil Medvedev can not compete at WimbledonFrench Open allowed Russian and Belarusian playersUS Open essential draw will start on August 29
In a stark distinction to Wimbledon, the US Tennis Association (USTA) has allowed Russian and Belarusian gamers to compete on the US Open however underneath a impartial flag.
Wimbledon, which begins later this month, has banned Russian and Belarusian gamers. The All England Lawn Tennis Club’s transfer prompted the ATP and WTA Tours to strip the grasscourt Grand Slam of its rating factors.
Wimbledon’s choice has prevented world no.1 Daniil Medvedev of Russia from collaborating on the All England Lawn Tennis Club. However, he could be welcomed at Flushing Meadows to defend his title which he gained by defeating Novak Djokovic within the closing final yr.
“Alongside the other Grand Slams, the ITF, the ATP and the WTA, the USTA, which owns and operates the US Open, has previously condemned, and continues to condemn, the unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine by Russia,” the USTA stated.
“The USTA … supported the banning of the Russian and Belarusian Tennis Federations from the ITF, and therefore all international team competitions, and the directive for players from those countries to play under a neutral flag when competing outside of international team competitions.”
“We recognise that each organisation has had to deal with unique circumstances that affect their decisions. Based on our own circumstances, the USTA will allow all eligible players, regardless of nationality, to compete at the 2022 U.S. Open,” the USTA added.
Russian and Belarusian gamers have been allowed to compete on the French Open underneath a impartial flag final month. The essential draw of the US Open will start on August 29.
