Djokovic's fierce criticism: "4.000 points without the opportunity to defend them"

The ATP recently punished Wimbledon for sanctions against the Russians and deprived them of the right to award ATP and WTA points.
Due to that, the participation of many tennis players was questioned, but Novak confirmed that he is not one of them.
While Djokovic will be welcomed at Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players have been banned from the tournament due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Players, including Djokovic, have slammed the decision but those in charge of the competition are currently standing by the call.
"If conditions significantly change, we would happily review. At this point, we're very clear about our intent," they were decisive.
"We absolutely acknowledge that others will have different views about the decision we have taken, but in the context of the government guidance and increasingly serious situation in Ukraine, we really believe it is the only viable option we could take. The government did set out clear guidance within which we had to operate, but it is our decision based on the reasons we've set out."

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"Wimbledon is still Wimbledon. I dreamed about it as a child and I never thought about points or the prize fund, but I understand the damaged players. This is a situation where everyone loses," Novak said after winning the first round of Roland Garros.
Novak is defending the title at Wimbledon, of which he has a total of six trophies. Due to the decision of the ATP at the third Grand Slam of the season, the Serbian tennis player will not be able to defend 2.000 points, as was the case in Australia, from which he was deported.
"On a personal level, of course, I will lose 4.000...

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