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following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which was supported by Belarus.The Home Office said applicants have to undergo "thorough checks" before permission to enter the UK is granted.Sixteen-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva, who had impressive runs at the Madrid Open and the French Open, said she is still waiting to see if she can play at the tournament.
"Applicants will have to submit their biometrics and undergo thorough checks before permission to enter the UK is granted."to process an international sportsperson visa, but it can take longer. Belarusian women's world number two Aryna Sabalenka, who again did not do an open news conference afterRussian player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who is through to the last eight at Roland Garros, is set to miss the tournament as her current world ranking of 333rd is not high enough to enter the main draw or qualifying.
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