The world’s first racket, Iga Sventek, suggested how the audience would react to the Russian tennis players’ participation in Wimbledon. Transmits words WTA press office.
“What will be the reaction of the Wimbledon fans to the performances of the players from Russia and Belarus? It’s hard to predict what the audience will do. I think it’s good for Wimbledon to ask the players to indicate their positions and ask the players what they think about the situation in Ukraine, which they support.
We have to show good values, which is what I personally intend to do. “Given the events of the past year, I think it’s fair,” he said.
Wimbledon starts on July 3 this year and runs until July 16.
Russian tennis players compete in international tournaments as neutral athletes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended international organizations to exclude Russian athletes. The only tournament the Russians missed was Wimbledon 2022. They returned it this year.
Formerly Ukrainian Elina Svitolina statedHe said he was happy that the Russians were not admitted to Wimbledon 2022.