In a statement published by The Times, Wimbledon spokespersons said they could not stop Natela Dzalamidze, who is competing under a central flag at the French Open, from changing her citizenship.
“Player’s nationality which is designated as the flag they play in professional activities It is an agreed process governed by Tours and the ITF,” a Wimbledon spokesman said.
The ban on Russian and Belarusian players split the tennis world. And last week, the US Open announced it would not follow Wimbledon’s trailer later this year, with players from both countries eligible to compete under a neutral flag.
