Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Karen Khachanov and Aslan Karatsev will probably be banned from playing in Wimbledon this season, according to Sportico. As per the popular media outlet, the tennis tournament “will break from the rest of the tennis world by refusing to allow Russians to compete” following the invasion of Ukraine from Russia. As per the report, it is not clear if the Belarussian players will be allowed to compete at the All England Club.
Russian and Belarussian players have been allowed to compete on the ATP and WTA tours, but not under their country’s name or flag.
There will be a lot of discussions about this topic. Many asked the Russian players to be vocal against the Russian invasion. However, it is also understandable that being outspoken against Putin could be extremely dangerous for the tennis players and their families back in Russia.
After winning a match in Dubai, Andrey Rublev vented his frustration against the war, but probably that is not considered enough.
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev writes "No War Please" on the camera after his win in Dubai today #Ukraine #NoWarPleasepic.twitter.com/AilwlNw0Re
— Dr Neil Pender BM MSc FRCP 🏳️🌈 (@DrNeilPender) February 25, 2022
Daniil Medvedev in 2022
Now ranked no.2, Medvedev played his last match on the 31st of March when he lost to world no.14 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(7) 6-3 in the quarter in Miami (draw).
This year Medvedev owns a compiled 16-5 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s best performance of the present season was getting to the final at the Australian Open.
Andrey Rublev in 2022
Now the world no.8, Andrey played his last match on the 14th of April when he lost to world no.12 Jannik Sinner 5-7 6-1 6-3 in the 3rd round in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
At present, during this year Andrey achieved a compiled 19-5 win-loss record. Rublev clinched 2 titles in 2022 in Marseille and in Dubai.
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev clashed against each other 6 times. Their current record is 5-1 for Medvedev. Previously, the last time they squared off, Andrey Rublev won 2-6 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) in August 2021.
Here the video highlights.
Karen Khachanov in 2022
At the moment ranked no.26, Khachanov played his last match on the 11th of April when he lost to world no.15 Diego Schwartzman 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 in the 1st round in Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
During this season Karen has a 11-9 match record. Karen Khachanov’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final in Adelaide.
Aslan Karatsev in 2022
LLWWLWWWLW Now ranked no.30, the Russian played his last match on the 12th of April when he was defeated by world no.72 Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune 7-6(1) 4-6 6-3 in the 1st round in Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
Presently, during this year the Russian has a 8-8 record. This year, The Russian clinched 1 title in Sydney.
Karen Khachanov and Aslan Karatsev played each other 6 times. The head to head is 4-2 for Khachanov. Before, the last time they locked horns, Aslan Karatsev won 7-6(7) 6-1 in the semifinal in Moscow (Kremlin Cup) in October 2021.
Here are the video highlights.
Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Karen Khachanov and Aslan Karatsev |
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