INTERNATIONAL: Legal challenge against Wimbledon ban is unlikely, says Expert, and world number one Djokovic said decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine is "crazy."

Michael McCann, a professor of law at University of New Hampshire University, was speaking after the Grand Slam tennis tournament said on Wednesday 20th April that competitors from Russia and Belarus would not be granted entry to the 2022 competition.

The move came in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but was condemned by the Kremlin, with a spokesman saying sport and politics should be kept separated.

McCann said there were very limited legal options open to the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka, who won't be playing on the grass of SW19.

He also added that the ATP and WTA were unlikely to seek redress, despite both governing bodies issuing statements saying they opposed the move.

Djokovic, who grew up in war-torn Serbia, said the athletes had nothing to do with the ongoing conflict.

"I will always condemn war, I will never support war being myself a child of war," Djokovic told reporters at the Serbia Open, an ATP 250 event in Belgrade.

"I know how much emotional trauma it leaves. In Serbia we all know what happened in 1999. In the Balkans we have had many wars in recent history."

"However, I cannot support the decision of Wimbledon, I think it is crazy."

"When politics interferes with sport, the result is not good."

The All England Lawn Tennis Club's (AELTC) decision has been criticized by the ATP and WTA tours.