Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina took a stand on Monday, refusing to play Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Monterrey Open.
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in action against Tereza Martincova of the Czech Republic during her first round match at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Feb. 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
"We Ukrainian players requested to ATP, WTA and ITF to follow the recommendations of the IOC to accept Russian or Belarusian nationals only as neutral athletes, without displaying any national symbols, colors, flags or anthems," Svitolina said in a statement on"Accordingly, I want to announce that I will not play tomorrow in Monterrey, nor any other match against Russian or Belarussian tennis players until our organizations take this necessary decision.
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her third-round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Jan. 21, 2022, at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. "Moreover, I wish to pay tribute to all the players, especially Russians and Belarusians, who bravely stated their position against the war. Their support is essential.
The International Olympic Committee urged governing bodies for each sport to exclude Russian athletes and officials from international events, including the World Cup.
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