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Andy Murray 'not supportive' of Wimbledon ban of Russian players

Andy Murray 'not supportive' of Wimbledon ban of Russian players
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Andy Murray 'does not support' the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing at Wimbledon.

Belarusian players were included in the ban because the country supported Russia's military action in Ukraine.

Britain's Murray, who played Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Madrid Open on Monday, said: "My understanding of the guidance was that the Russians and Belarusians can play if they sign a declaration that they are against war. Me. Not sure how comfortable I would feel if something happened to the players or one of their families. Guidance from the government was not helpful."

Andy Murray is "not supportive" of plans to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon after the invasion of Ukraine - but says there is no "right answer" to the situation.

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