"They do not have contracts with sponsors that are under sanctions": No issue for Medvedev signing Wimbledon declaration agent confirms

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev’s agent has confirmed that the world number three has no sponsorship contracts with any brand or companies that are under sanctions for their role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The two European neighbours are involved in a violent battle since February 24, 2022, where hundreds, including civilians, have lost their lives.

Because of this conflict, The All England Club decided to ban players from Russia and Belarus during last year’s Wimbledon which was criticised by both ATP and WTA. The decision was overturned this year.

However, the players representing both countries are now required to sign a declaration of neutrality, under which they are not authorised to receive monetary support from their state or a company that has been sanctioned due to the war.

Medvedev’s agent Lev Kassil, while speaking to sport24.ru, confirmed that his client has no issues in signing such a declaration form.

“If Russian tennis players are required to terminate the agreements, then this does not threaten our clients,” he said. “They do not have contracts with sponsors that are under sanctions.”

The 27-year-old will be hoping to overturn his fortunes in Wimbledon after missing out last year as it is the only Grand Slam where he is yet to play in the quarter-finals or beyond.

Medvedev’s best performance came in the 2021 edition where he lost to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the fourth round with a score of 2-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.