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Wimbledon warns players over injury withdrawals

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Roger Federer celebrates in a past Wimbledon match. [Photo: Courtesy]

Wimbledon officials have warned players that they face losing prize money if they withdraw after competing with an existing injury, and are not perceived to have given maximum effort.

The All England Club will introduce the “50:50” rule at this year’s Wimbledon in an attempt to prevent injury withdrawals in the opening round of the men’s and women’s singles events.

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