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LTA will be fined millions due to removal of Russian players

Upon receiving the punishment, the organization explained that it would have to reduce its professional tournament program next year.

It is noteworthy that, in July, the LTA committed the same action of banning players on the women’s tennis tour and, again, received a fine of US $750,000. (Photo: Pixabay)

For the second time, the Lawn Tennis Association will be fined US$ 1 million for having removed the players Novak Djokovic and Martina Navratilova, from the grass tournaments that take place in England, using the justification of the invasion of the War of Ukraine and, that for On that account, it would be bad public relations for the royal family to hand the trophy over to a Russian player.

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“The ATP, in its conclusion, has shown no recognition of the exceptional circumstances created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and appears to regard this matter as a direct violation of its rules – with a surprising lack of empathy.” demonstrated by the situation in Ukraine”.

It is noteworthy that, in July, the LTA committed the same action of banning players on the women’s tennis tour and, again, received a fine of US $750,000. In response, it considered that it was disappointed with the sanctions.

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