Russian player Natela Dzalamidze changes nationality to avoid Wimbledon ban: Report

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A Russian tennis player has avoided a Wimbledon ban on all competitors from her country by changing her nationality to Georgian, according to a report in The Times newspaper.

Natela Dzalamidze, 29, doubles player ranked No.44, will compete in the women's doubles with Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic when the tournament starts on June 27.

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An All England Club spokesman said they were powerless to interfere in Dzalamidze's case, as this was between the WTA and the ITF and that she satisfied the entry requirements.

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