Russian State Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev commented on the handshake between Ukrainian tennis player Elizaveta Kotlyar and Russian Vlada Mincheva after the Australian Open junior match. “Sports Express”.
“Girls are great. But the chances of common sense prevailing are minimal. Valuev said his decision would be poorly received in Ukraine.
The match between the rivals at the Junior Australian Open ended in favor of Russia with scores of 6:2 and 6:4. After the second set, the girls shook hands at the net.
Ukrainian and Russian athletes have not shaken hands for a long time. Alternatively, the girls attacked each other with rackets.
16-year-old Mincheva is ranked 21st in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings. He has six victories in tournaments under the auspices of the organization. This is his first appearance at the Australian Open as a junior.
Previously Father Kotlyar called it a big mistake Handshake with Mincheva.