ITF says tennis players from Belarus and Russia to continue playing as neutrals despite IOC shift

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Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, prepares to serve the ball to Barbora Krejcikova, of Czechia, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)