The Russian tennis star Ekaterina Alexandrova expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. She told Sports Express that an Olympic berth would be an extraordinary chance since such events arrive only every four years. The atmosphere of the Games is distinctly different from regular tour tennis, and Alexandrova believes it would be an amazing experience if she earns a spot. If it doesn’t work out, she plans to concentrate on other tournaments on the calendar.
On March 29, Alexandrova fell short of reaching the final at the WTA 1000 event in Miami, United States. In the semifinal, she was defeated by American player Danielle Collins. The match lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes, with Collins securing sets of 6:3 and 6:2 to advance to the final.
Two days later, April 1, the Russian climbed into the top 15 of the Women’s Tennis Association rankings for the first time in her career, moving up from 16th to 15th place. This milestone highlighted her consistent ascent on the global tour and set the stage for continued progress through the season.
Earlier, on March 6, the International Tennis Federation announced a neutral-status policy for players from Russia and Belarus at the Olympic Games in Paris. Under this framework, Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete in Tokyo-style neutral status at the 2024 Olympics, as long as they adhere to the principles established by the International Olympic Committee and observed by the IOC across major events. The decision reflected ongoing debates about how to integrate athletes from affected nations while maintaining clear separations from national representation.
In related notes, Alexandrova has previously addressed questions about living abroad, explaining the reasons for her residence in the Czech Republic and how that choice supports her training and competition schedule during the demanding pro tour season.