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Novak Djokovic has hit out at Wimbledon's decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players and supports the decision by the ATP men's tour to withhold ranking points from that tournament as a show of unity among players - even though the move will negatively affect his hold on the world No 1 spot.
In response to a reporter's question after his first-round victory at the French Open on Monday night, Djokovic – who will defend his Wimbledon title this summer – called the All England Club's ban of players from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine 'a mistake' and criticised Wimbledon organisers for their lack of communication.
'They haven't discussed it with anybody from ATP or any individual players - or, for that matter, Russian or Belarusian players - to just communicate and understand whether there is a common ground where both sides could be making a compromise and something could work out,' Djokovic said about the All England Club. 'So I think it was a wrong decision. I don't support that at all.'
He called it a 'lose-lose situation for everyone.'
Russia, with help from Belarus, began attacking Ukraine in late February. The All England Club said last month it would not allow players from Russia or Belarus to compete
