Wimbledon 2022 is just around the corner, after the rumors that former world number one Medvedev will be banned finally have an answer. According to a number of foreign media reports, the Wimbledon organizing committee has made a decision to ban Russian players, including Medvedev, from participating in the game. The decision caused an uproar in the world tennis scene, with some arguing that Wimbledon's move was somewhat off the beaten track or directly led to protests by the Russian Tennis Association. There are also concerns about the future careers of Russian players, believing that this season's US Open and even the future four Grand Slam tournaments will exclude Russian players. Obviously, this move is extremely detrimental to the development of world tennis.
According to relevant personnel, although the ATP and WTA organizations allow Russian and Belarusian players to play in a neutral capacity, the Wimbledon Organizing Committee has made a decision to ban Russian players from participating after consultation and discussion. The absence of Medvedev and Rublev will directly change the entire Wimbledon men's singles title. At Wimbledon 2022, the reigning men's singles champion is Djokovic, and the Serbian dominance on the grass is humbling. Even Nadal, Zverev and others are difficult to compete with.
Medvedev has not yet reached the Wimbledon men's singles final, and this time he has no chance to play at Wimbledon again, and the Russian brother's career full-time slam goal may end here. Medvedev is currently ranked second in the world, and after his name disappears from the 2022 Wimbledon men's singles table, Zverev, who is ranked third in the world, will be the second seed in the tournament. According to the rules of the competition, Zverev and Djokovic will be the top two seeded players, entering the upper and lower halves respectively.
As a result, Nadal and Tsitsipas became the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds. Exactly who will enter Djokovic's half will need to be decided by drawing lots. It is worth mentioning that the French Open before Wimbledon, Djokovic and Nadal are the two top favorites to win the title, and if the former is successful in defending his title at Roland Garros, he will equal the record of 21 Grand Slam titles held by Nadal. As a result, Wimbledon will be the first Grand Slam tournament for the duo to compete. Judging from the past record of hand-to-hand combat, Djokovic has a clear advantage.
With Medvedev out early at Wimbledon, Djokovic and Nadal may meet early in the semi-finals. Another Russian player, Rublev, is also a rising star in the world men's tennis world in recent years. Missing the Wimbledon is undoubtedly worse for his career. There will be no Russian players at Wimbledon in 2022, and this change may have direct serious consequences. In addition to the Russian Tennis Association, from players to officials and even fans around the world, there will be a grievance for Russian players. If there is a large-scale fan commotion in the game, everyone will not be surprised!
(Luo Treasurer)