Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdrew from the Monterrey Open in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Svitolina concluded with a statement directed toward all Russian and Belarusian athletes.
“I do not blame any of the Russian athletes,” she wrote. “They are not responsible for the invasion of our motherland. Moreover, I wish to pay tribute to all the players, especially Russians and [sic] Belarusians, who bravely stated their position against the war. Their support is essential.” Svitolina’s withdrawal comes in the wake of a busy day of high-profile announcements regarding Russia’s participation in international sports. a ban of all Russian athletes from all competitions, including qualifying games for the 2022 World Cup.
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