Wimbledon officials were reportedly fearful that photos of a Russian winner alongside the Duchess of Cambridge could be used as a propaganda tool. Image: GettyNew details have emerged about Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players, with officials reportedly fearful that Vladimir Putin's regime could use photos of a potential Russian winner alongside the Royal Family as 'propaganda'. The Duchess of Cambridge often presents the trophy to the Wimbledon winner. Russian players Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aslan Karastev, Karen Khachanov and Evgeny Donskoy are banned from Wimbledon. "The BTF is taking all possible steps to level the current situation and assures that it will continue to defend the rights of Belarusian tennis players to participate in international tournaments."

Source: The Times April 22, 2022 22:28 UTC