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Tennis fan forced to remove Ukrainian flag in Cincinnati after Russian star complained

A tennis fan at the Cincinnati Open had a forgettable experience after being told she would have to remove her Ukrainian flag during a match between two Russian players

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

Fan asked to leave Cincinnati Open after displaying Ukrainian flag at match

A woman was asked to leave a match between Russian players Anna Kalinskaya and Anastasia Potapova at the Western & Southern Open due to wearing the flag across her shoulders

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina takes break amid "unbearable pain" over Russia war

Female tennis star Elina Svitolina announced she would take a break from the WTA Tour in a statement via her social media following Russia's invasion of her home country Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Elina Svitolina insists 'I was on a mission' for Ukraine after thrashing Russian rival

Before her match against Anastasia Potapova, Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina previously insisted she would not face any Russian or Belarusian athletes until tennis' governing bodies agreed to ban the countries' flags, symbols and anthems

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

Svitolina on Mission to Unite Tennis World to Stand with Ukraine

Dressed in Ukraine's blue and gold colors, a fired-up Elina Svitolina thrashed Russian Anastasia Potapova in Mexico on Tuesday and said it was her mission to unite the tennis world behind her country following Russia's invasion. Svitolina had initially refused to play her opening match against Potapova at the Monterrey…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022

Svitolina of Ukraine beats Potapova of Russia in WTA event

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of a women's tennis tournament in Mexico after deciding not to boycott the match in the wake of Russia's invasion of her home country

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina makes U-turn over refusal to face Russian opponent

Svitolina's threat to refuse to play appears to have worked, with Monterrey Open opponent Anastasia Potapova set to play as a neutral athlete.

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina to face Russian opponent Anastasia Potapova after flag assurance

Svitolina put out a statement on Monday saying she would not play against any Russian or Belarusian opponents unless all national emblems, flags and colours were removed

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Ukrainian tennis star refusing to face Russian opponent unless IOC demands are followed

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has made a stance after being drawn against Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the first round of the Monterrey Open in Mexico

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022