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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk snubs Victoria Azarenka handshake after US Open victory

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Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk on Thursday refused to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent Victoria Azarenka and instead opted for a racket tap after their second-round match at the US Open.

Kostyuk was defeated 6-2, 6-3 by Azarenka.

The 20-year-old Ukrainian has been among the most vocal critics of the lack of condemnation from Russian and Belarusian players to the invasion of her country.

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