Daniil Medvedev: UK government wants assurances that Russian tennis star is not a supporter of Vladimir Putin

Grand slam champion Daniil Medvedev may have to jump through a few diplomatic hoops if he wants to compete at Wimbledon later this year.

Asked at a UK Parliament select committee meeting on Tuesday about Medvedev competing at Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said he may seek "assurances" that the Russian star, who won his first grand slam at the US Open last year, does not support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"Absolutely nobody flying the flag for Russia should be allowed or enabled," said Huddleston.