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‘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

Marta Kostyuk claims French Open fans who booed her should feel embarrassed

The Ukrainian has been the most outspoken critic of tennis’ reaction to the war in her home country.

The National (Scotland)

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French Open: Sabalenka masterclass for Kostyuk

Tension boils over as Ukrainian is booed for snubbing Handshake

The Times of India

‘They should be embarrassed’: Ukraine’s Kostyuk calls out French Open crowd after boos

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk took issue with the French Open’s notoriously fickle crowd, and players’ silence over the war in her home country, after she was booed off the court on Sunday for declining to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent on an otherwise unremarkable opening day at Roland Garros.

France 24

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz ready to get started at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, two men expected to go far at the French Open, make their 2023 Roland Garros debuts on Monday against a pair of opponents who never have played a Grand Slam match.

The Hindu

French Open day 1: British singles contingent down to two after Dan Evans loses

The story of the first day of action from Roland Garros.

The Independent UK

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Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 1 - war and work

Imagine this for a living: you go to work and you are quizzed about your opinions on the war in Ukraine and then how you will inspire youngsters should you reach the top of your profession.

Radio France Internationale

Sabalenka overcomes the undertones to advance at French Open

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka moved into the second round at the French Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 dismissal of the unseeded Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk.

Radio France Internationale

French Open: Kostyuk calls out crowd who booed her for snubbing Sabalenka

Marta Kostyuk said the French Open crowd should be embarrassed for booing her for refusing to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent

The Guardian - UK

Marta Kostyuk claims French Open fans who booed her should feel embarrassed

The Ukrainian has been the most outspoken critic of tennis’ reaction to the war in her home country.

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed at French Open after no handshake with Belarus' Sabalenka because of war

Aryna Sabalenka initially thought the boos and derisive whistles coming from the French Open crowd were directed at her after a first-round victory

The Independent UK

Nadal's absence felt as French Open kicks off at Roland Garros

Spectators were lining up in massive numbers under panama hats and umbrellas as the French Open started in bright sunshine at Roland Garros on Sunday.

France 24

Ukrainian star booed by French Open crowd for refusing handshake with Belarusian opponent

Marta Kostyuk was booed by the crowd on the main court at Roland Garros on Sunday after making a political stance by not shaking hands with Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka

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Aryna Sabalenka beats Ukrainian rival Marta Kostyuk amid boos at Roland Garros

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka powered into the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-2 win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in a feisty clash.

The Times of India

French Open: Sabalenka shrugs off 'hate' and jeers to make second round

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka comfortably secured her spot in the second round of the French Open on Sunday with a straight sets victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk. However, the match was overshadowed by the ongoing sporting fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to a tense atmosphere at Roland Garros.

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk booed for refusing to shake opponent’s hand after French Open match

Sabalenka was snubbed at the net by Ukraine’s Kostyuk after her 6-3, 6-2 win at Roland Garros

The Independent UK

Marta Kostyuk booed for not shaking Aryna Sabalenka’s hand in French Open defeat

Ukrainian Kostyuk attracted the ire of the Roland Garros crowd following a 6-3 6-2 victory for Sabalenka.

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The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka to begin French Open against player who ‘hates’ her

Sabalenka faces Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the first round at Roland Garros in what will be an awkward encounter

The Independent UK

French Open order of play and schedule

Aryna Sabalenka, Dan Evans, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jessica Pegula, Andrey Rublev and Maria Sakkari are all in action on the opening day of Roland Garros

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka to begin French Open against player who ‘hates’ her

Sabalenka faces Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the first round at Roland Garros in what will be an awkward encounter

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka to open French Open against player who ‘hates’ her

Sabalenka faces Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the first round at Roland Garros in what will be an awkward encounter

The Conversation

Why Wimbledon’s reversal of their ban on Russian players is good for players, fans and the tennis sports industry

Can Wimbledon 2023 regain its status as the number one grand slam on the tennis tour? It certainly has the potential to achieve this status with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s (AELTC) reversing its ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Russian opponent at Miami Open

The Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Anastasia Potapova after she was beaten 6-1, 6-3 by the Russian in the Miami Open second round

The Independent UK

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after losing to Russian opponent

Marta Kostyuk refused to shake the hand of Anastasia Potapova after defeat at the Miami Open. The Russian recently sparked outrage for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt at Indian Wells

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