ATP confirms that Queen's and Eastbourne will keep their ranking points

The ATP have confirmed that ranking points will not be removed from events in Eastbourne or Queen’s following the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing.

The Lawn Tennis Association and All England Club have ruled that Russian and Belarusian players will not compete in the UK this summer following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move means the likes of Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Aryna Sabalenka will miss Wimbledon, as well as any lead-up events in the country, and will not have the chance to defend any ranking points from last year.

It has been reported that the ATP and WTA met in Madrid earlier this month to discuss scrapping ranking points at Wimbledon following the ban. But the ATP have said in a statement:

“Following extensive consultation with the Player Council and Tournament Council, the ATP Board has today confirmed that this season’s ATP Tour events in Queen’s and Eastbourne will proceed as normal, offering full ranking points.

LTA’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes is however contrary to ATP rules and undermines the ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, without discrimination – a fundamental principle of the ATP Tour. Sanctions related to LTA’s violation of ATP rules will now be assessed separately under ATP governance. ATP’s response to Wimbledon’s decision remains under review, with more to be communicated in due course.”

The Cinch Championships at Queen’s start on June 13 while the Rothersay International in Eastbourne starts on June 20, ahead of Wimbledon on June 27.