Wimbledon has banned Russian flags and symbols of support for Russia and Belarus from this year's tournament.
Russian players will be allowed to compete as neutrals, but with strict terms that they cannot carry flags or promote the country in any way.
Any player who violates the terms could be sanctioned, including potentially being expelled from the tournament.
The tournament will not be aired in Russia or Belarus, and Russian journalists are not welcome to attend.
Wimbledon has banned Russian flags and symbols of support for Russia and Belarus from this year's tournament as officials continue to take a strong stance on the country after their invasion of Ukraine. While the rules have been relaxed to allow Russian stars to compete as neutrals, organisers have updated their regulations to prohibit signs or symbols of support for either Russia or Belarus.
Wimbledon's chief executive Sally Bolton confirmed the news on Tuesday ahead of this year's edition at the All England Club, which will begin on July 3 and run until July 16. 'Our grounds entry terms and conditions have been updated this year,' she said in a statement. 'That will prohibit any Russian or Belarusian flags being brought into the grounds, as well as any other symbols or signs of support for the war or the two regimes.'
Bolton also added that the tournament will not be aired in Russia or Belarus, and Russian journalists would not be welcome to attend in SW19 either. 'The gates teams will be well briefed on what can and can't come into the grounds,' she continued. 'The tournament will not be shown in Russia or Belarus,' Bolton added. 'Russian media are not welcome at the Championships.'
Wimbledon allowed Russian players to compete in the tournament after being stripped of its ranking points when it enacted the punishment last year. However, the decision comes with strict terms, and any player who carries a flag or promotes the country in any way could be sanctioned, including potentially being expelled from the tournament. Fans will get to see the likes of former men's world No 1 Daniil Medvedev and Australian Open women's champion Aryna Sabalenka, but they must compete under a neutral flag.
Russian stars could also be asked to sign a Code of Conduct before the tournament, but they will not be forced to make a public declaration of opposition to the war in Ukraine, as proposed by then sports minister Nigel Huddleston last year. Wimbledon plans to maintain its show of support towards the nation of Ukraine by making donations to the country and offering tickets to Ukrainian refugees. They will also team up with the LTA to fund the accommodation cost of two rooms for all Ukrainian main draw and qualifying players and their team members.