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Elina Svitolina: 'We shouldn鈥檛 completely ban Russian players'
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina says Russian and Belarusian players should be allowed to play at Wimbledon if they condemn the invasion of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin鈥檚 regime.
The All England Club has confirmed that players from both countries won鈥檛 be allowed to compete at this year鈥檚 championships.
Svitolina told 5 Live Breakfast's Rick Edwards that silence from her colleagues is a betrayal and says 'they have to speak up and choose their side.'
The former Wimbledon semi-finalist is Ukraine鈥檚 highest ranked tennis player.
This clip is originally from 5 Live Breakfast on Thursday 21st April 2022.
