Canadian Eugenie Bouchard, 2014 Wimbledon runner-up, announced on Friday that she will not be taking part in the London tournament this year after the WTA’s decision not to award world ranking points there, a retaliation for the decision of the All England Club to exclude Russians and Belarusians because of the invasion of Ukraine, a decision which, according to the two bodies, constitutes a breach of fairness between players.
Injured in the shoulder since the Mexican tournament in Guadalajara, in March 2021, Bouchard, 28, has since been away from the courts, but the ex-world No.5 had an invitation to participate in Wimbledon. She clarified that she plans to return to competition this summer, and that she will use her cartridges in Grand Slams, at the US Open (29 August – 11 September) and at the Australian Open at the start of the season. next year.