Wimbledon had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grass court major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a 'special operation'.
“Removing the points, if it doesn’t stop players from playing then I don’t think it’s a great move from the ATP,” Murray told reporters after moving into the second round of the Surbiton Trophy grass court event. Banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s championships was the only viable option under the guidance provided by the British government, organisers the All England Lawn Tennis Club said last month when announcing the decision.
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