Tennis missed a chance to ban Russians and Belarusians: Swiatek

[ASFN Admin]

Women's world number one Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but the moment has passed to do so now, she told the BBC. The 21-year-old Pole has been a staunch supporter of her Ukrainian rivals criticising the WTA for not doing enough to support them.Authorities punished Wimbledon organisers by not awarding the tournament ranking points, but Russian and Belarusian players will be able to comp

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