Tennis-No penalties for players taking part in Russian exhibition event: WTA


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023

(Reuters) - The WTA said that while it does not support an exhibition event being held in Russia this weekend players who take part in it will not be sanctioned.

The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament will be held from Dec. 1-3 in St. Petersburg and features players from both the WTA and men's ATP Tour.

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