(Reuters) — The International Tennis Federation or ITF on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation from its membership and from participation in international team competition until further notice.
“The ITF remains in close contact with the Ukraine Tennis Federation and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine,” the ITF said in a statement.
A person holds a candle and a poster during a vigil held in support of Ukraine, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Liverpool, Britain, March 1, 2022.


