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Wimbledon: ATP Tour strips ranking points from Grand Slam over ban for Russians and Belarusians

Male players will not receive ranking points at Wimbledon following the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian stars from the tournament.

Players from the countries have been banned by the All England Lawn Tennis Club from all UK grass-court events after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

However, ATP events outside Wimbledon, such as Queen's, will retain their ranking points.

"It is with great regret and reluctance that we see no option," said the ATP.

More to follow.