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Russian, Belarus tennis players can compete but not under flag

Last updated : Mar 03, 2022 20:03
SportzPower Team
Mar 02, 2022 18:03

THE GOVERNING BODIES OF TENNIS have confirmed that while players from Russia and Belarus will continue to be allowed to compete in international tennis events on Tour and at the Grand Slams, they will not compete under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus "until further notice".

The development is just the latest fallout from the sporting world in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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