LTA hits out as ATP issues $1m fine for Russia, Belarus stance

Matteo Berrettini serves against Filip Krajinovic in the singles final of the 2022 cinch Championships at The Queen's Club (by Frey/TPN/Getty Images)
Matteo Berrettini serves against Filip Krajinovic in the singles final of the 2022 cinch Championships at The Queen's Club (by Frey/TPN/Getty Images)

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), governing body of the sport in the UK, has warned of the “material impact” on its ability to develop and host tennis after the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) levied a $1m (€953,000) fine over its decision to exclude Russian and Belarusian players from this summer’s grass-court events.

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