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At French Open, Ukraine war shatters myth of sport as an apolitical bubble

From the war raging in Ukraine to the unrest in Kosovo, geopolitical crises have cast a pall over the Grand Slam tournament in Paris, challenging conventions and shattering the notion that sport and politics can be kept apart.

France 24

French Open lets Belarus' Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Top tennis player Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus has been allowed to avoid a traditional postmatch news conference at the French Open after saying she did not feel safe when a reporter asked about the war in Ukraine during previous question-and-answer sessions

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka opts out of media duties for sake of her ‘mental health’

The Belarusian world No 2 beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-2 but in a closed interview said: ‘On Wednesday I did not feel safe in press conferences’

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Aryna Sabalenka confronted by Ukrainian journalist over stance on war

Sabalenka was asked to condemn the war by the reporter during a tense exchange at Roland Garros

The Independent UK

At French Open, Sabalenka of Belarus refuses to answer questions about war in Ukraine

Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka declined to answer questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after she won a match at the French Open

The Independent UK

It's difficult emotionally to play against the Russians: Dayana Yastremska

PARIS: Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska backed compatriot Marta Kostyuk, who was booed off the court by fans on Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, for not shaking Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka's hand, following their French Open opening-round match.

The Times of India

‘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

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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)

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

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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

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France 24

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.

Daily Mirror

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

The New Daily

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.

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

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