“What he did, I think we have to say his actions were not very good and we condemn them. In terms of an invitation to the royal box, he’s not going to receive an invitation.”

Pressed on whether or not he could get through the gates at Wimbledon, the chief executive, Richard Lewis, noted that because of his suspension by the ITF, Nastase would not be allowed on site. “If he is suspended, and we noticed him, he would be stopped,” Lewis said.