Wimbledon Drops Ban , on Russian and Belarusian Players.<br />NBC News reports that the All England Club reversed the ban on March 31.<br />It was implemented last year following Russia's attack on Ukraine.<br />It was implemented last year following Russia's attack on Ukraine.<br />In order to return to Wimbledon, Russian and <br />Belarusian players must adhere to "appropriate conditions," such as not showing support for Russia's invasion.<br />In order to return to Wimbledon, Russian and <br />Belarusian players must adhere to "appropriate conditions," such as not showing support for Russia's invasion.<br />They are prohibited from receiving funding , "from the Russian and/or Belarusian states <br />(including sponsorship from companies operated <br />or controlled by the states) in relation to their <br />participation in The Championships.".<br />NBC News reports that Russian and Belarusian players have also been allowed to participate in other tournaments as neutral athletes.<br />We also consider alignment between the Grand Slams to be increasingly important in the current tennis environment, All England Club, via statement.<br />There was a strong and very disappointing reaction from some governing bodies in tennis to the position taken by the All England Club and the LTA last year.., All England Club, via statement.<br />... with consequences which, if continued, would be damaging to the interests of players, fans, <br />The Championships and British tennis, All England Club, via statement.<br />Wimbledon is set to kick off on July 3
