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Tennis: What would Ukraine soldiers think if I shook hands with Russians says Svitolina

Ukraine tennis player Elina Svitolina will not shake the hands of Russian and Belarusian opponents out of respect for the soldiers fighting on the front line following Moscow's invasion of her country last year, she said on Friday.

Reuters

Aryna Sabalenka opts out of French Open media duties after tense exchange

The Belarusian said she ‘did not feel safe’ in an exchange with a Ukrainian journalist on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka cites mental health after avoiding French Open media duties

The Belarusian said she “did not feel safe” in an exchange with a Ukrainian journalist on Wednesday

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Roland Garros: 5 things we learned on Day 4 - mishits, mystics and geopolitics

It's not easy playing at night time, said Novak Djokovic after winning and staying out of trouble while Stefanos Tsitsipas took the game to the next level.

Radio France Internationale

French Open under fire again over no women’s matches in night sessions

Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo had to apologise last year after saying men’s matches had more appeal.

The Independent UK

Home favourite Caroline Garcia suffers shock second-round exit at French Open

Garcia saved eight match points but could not find a way through to the last 32

The Independent UK

Hope of upset fades as Storm Hunter succumbs to Elena Svitolina at Roland Garros

Storm Hunter's gale of winners subsided and her chance of the greatest win of her career against Ukraine star Elina Svitolina got simply blown away at the French Open.

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Elina Svitolina advocates for Ukraine on spectacular return

Elina Svitolina beat Martina Trevisan 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the French Open and said ‘these moments bring joy to people of Ukraine’

The Guardian - UK

Elina Svitolina urges tennis to focus on Ukraine support, not issues from war

Svitolina is one of Ukraine’s highest-profile sports stars and has campaigned for more help for her country.

The Independent UK

‘Completely empty words’: Ukrainian tennis star says ‘rubbish’ talk offers no help to war-torn nation

Elina Svitolina started her French Open campaign with a win but wants more than “empty words” in support of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Tennis-Too much 'rubbish' being talked about Ukraine on tour, says Svitolina

Discussions about the war in Ukraine on the tennis circuit avoid the important issues and are just empty words that do not support people who are suffering, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Monday.

Reuters

Ukraine tennis star addresses Wimbledon’s Russia decision as she makes comeback

Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina made her much-anticipated return to tennis after giving birth and has since offered her assessment on Wimbledon overturning their ban on Russians

Daily Mirror

Svitolina Criticizes ‘Useless’ WTA amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from…

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Ukrainian tennis star has lost “moral strength” as she slams chiefs over Russia stance

Tennis stars from Russian and Belarus have continued playing at the biggest tournaments - except Wimbledon - despite their countries being involved in the ongoing Ukraine war

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The Independent UK

Svitolina calls for Russians to be banned from Olympics

Ukrainian tennis player and Olympic bronze medalist Elina Svitolina has pushed for a total ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games in an interview with The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Tennis star Elina Svitolina on a mission to lift Ukraine’s fallen spirits

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

Asharq Al-Awsat

Monfils Withdraws from French Open with Heel Injury

Gael Monfils withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of an injury to his right heel that will require minor surgery. Monfils, France's highest-ranked player at No.

The Independent UK

Tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils expecting baby girl in October

Svitolina said in March that she would be taking a break from the sport.

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Russian tennis chief brands Elina Svitolina a ‘nobody’ as he hits back at Ukrainian star

Ukrainian tennis star and World No. 20 Elina Svitolina has been a vocal opponent of Russia's military invasion of her homeland - and Russian sports official has criticised her

Asharq Al-Awsat

Svitolina: Russian, Belarusian Players Must Speak about War

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina wants Russian and Belarusian players to say whether they oppose the war in her nation. "For us, for Ukrainians, it’s very important that they speak out, that they choose which side they take. We want to know, we want to feel safe about that. Because…

The Independent UK

Svitolina: Russian, Belorussian players must speak about war

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina wants Russian and Belarusian players to say whether they oppose the war in her nation

Reuters

Tennis-Ukraine's Svitolina says anti-war Russians, Belarusians should not face ban

Elina Svitolina said Russian and Belarusian players who denounce Moscow's invasion of her country Ukraine should be allowed to participate at Wimbledon.

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Do you think Russian players should be banned from Wimbledon?

The decision to ban Russian and Belarusian tennis players from this year’s Wimbledon Championship has caused a furious backlash from those within the sport, with Martina Navratilova and Novak Djokovic among those criticising the move.

The Independent UK

Ukraine star Elina Svitolina says Russians who denounce Vladimir Putin should be allowed to play Wimbledon

Organisers of Wimbledon considered asking Russian and Belarusian players to denounce Vladimir Putin in order to play but instead opted for an outright ban

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic leads backlash at Wimbledon ban on Russian players over Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina says Russian and Belarusian players should only be allowed to compete at Wimbledon if they are prepared to denounce Vladimir Putin and the war in her country.

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