 Wimbledon have come out and banned all the Russian players and Balorussian players from playing in the championships this year There was a couple weeks ago. We bought out a video saying talking about Wimbledon We're thinking about doing this because of the UK government This is the official statement from the all England club So here it is the official statement from the all England club But regarding the Russian players on behalf of the all England club and the committee of management of the championships We wish to express our ongoing support for all of those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine during these shocking and distressing times we share in the universal Condemnation of Russia's illegal actions and have carefully considered the situation in the context of our duties to the players To our community and to the broader UK public as a British sporting institution We have also taken into account guidance set out by the UK government specifically in relation to Sporting bodies and events given the profile of the championships in the UK and around the world It is our responsibility to play our part in the widespread efforts of government Industry sporting and creative institutions to limit Russia's global influence through the strongest means possible In the circumstance of such unjustified unprecedented military aggression It would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits From the involvement of Russian or Bella Russian players at the championships It is therefore our intention with deep regret to decline entries from Russian and Bella Russian players To the championships 2022 Ian Hewitt chairman of the all England club commented We recognize that this is hard on the individuals affected and it is with sadness that they will have that they will suffer For the actions of the leaders of the Russian regime We have very carefully considered the alternative measure that might be taken within the UK government guidance But given the high profile environment of the championships the importance of not allowing Sport to be used to promote the Russian regime and our broader concerns for the public and player Including family safety We do not believe it is viable to proceed on any other basis at the championships Circumstances change materially, but between now and June. We will consider and respond accordingly We also welcome the LTA's decision in declining entries from Russian and Bella Russian players to UK events to ensure that British tennis is Delivering a consistent approach across the summer So there you have it so officially no Russian players will be playing or no Bella Russian players We playing at Wimbledon this year unless something changes in the next couple of months Which we don't expect them to change I guess so Mevidev's not playing Rubellev is not playing Wimbledon as a ranker sabalinka The big names are not playing from the Russian and Bella Russian tennis But let me know in the chat and down in the comments. What do you think about this? Is this a good thing you think it's a smart option from the government of the UK and from the all England club Or do you think it's not fair on On the players because it's not the players fault that this is happening It's not the players decision that is happening. It's their government that controls the countries that they were born in again Let me know down in the comments below. Let me know in the chat. What do you reckon about this decision?