Russian tennis player Varvara Gracheva explained the situation by applying for French citizenship.
“When I started the process it wasn’t even close to the current situation in the world, nobody knew what was going to happen. From where? Why don’t you seize the opportunity?
But the decision is not up to me, there are other people who will decide my future.
I’m fine and my main job is to play tennis. Perhaps I will be happy to represent both countries, ”says Gracheva daily mail.
It is worth noting that Gracheva has been studying in Cannes since 2016, having lived in France for seven years.
In the updated ranking of the WTA Women’s Tennis Association, 22-year-old Gracheva is ranked 54th. Polish representative Iga Swiatek continues to lead the ranking. In the second place is the representative of Belarus, Arina Sobolenko, while Jessica Pegula closes the top three. Among Russians, Daria Kasatkina remains the best. He is in eighth place.
It was previously reported that Anastasia Potapova lost to Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Miami..