Russian players fear missing Wimbledon due to extra security checks on visas

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Players are having to wait more than six weeks for UK visas because of extra security checks being applied since the invasion of Ukraine jamesgraysport reports

ROLAND GARROS — Russian and Belarusian players still do not know if they will be able to playMirra Andreeva is one of the breakout stars of the women’s tour this year, reaching the fourth round in Madrid and then the third round at Roland Garros, whereThe 16-year-old is entered in qualifying for

Wimbledon, which starts on 26 June, but having moved up inside the top 100 in the world rankings as a result of herHowever, the Russian starlet has still not received her visa andunderstands the UK Home Office are currently taking a minimum of six weeks to process applications from Russian and Belarusian nationals.

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