Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon has announced that tennis players will not be permitted to bring their pets onto the tournament grounds. This policy contrasts with other major events like the French Open, which provided dedicated dog walkers and sitters for players' pets. Players such as Mirra Andreeva and Aryna Sabalenka have recently celebrated victories with their dogs at other tournaments, reflecting a trend of players traveling with pets for emotional support. Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton confirmed that only service dogs and security search dogs are allowed on site, stating the policy is long-standing and not expected to cause issues. In other news, Wimbledon plans to unveil an Andy Murray statue by 2027 and will introduce VAR-style video review and visual indicators for electronic line calling. In fullTennis players banned from bringing their dogs to WimbledonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Here’s why tennis stars at Wimbledon won’t be celebrating with their dogs
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon has announced that tennis players will not be permitted to bring their pets onto the tournament grounds. This policy contrasts with other major events like the French Open, which provided dedicated dog walkers and sitters for players' pets. Players such as Mirra Andreeva and Aryna Sabalenka have recently celebrated victories with their dogs at other tournaments, reflecting a trend of players traveling with pets for emotional support. Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton confirmed that only service dogs and security search dogs are allowed on site, stating the policy is long-standing and not expected to cause issues. In other news, Wimbledon plans to unveil an Andy Murray statue by 2027 and will introduce VAR-style video review and visual indicators for electronic line calling. In fullTennis players banned from bringing their dogs to WimbledonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
