#UkraineRussiaWar
“Journalists are not interested in it” – Kostyuk fears focus on Ukraine is being lost as war drags into third year
Behind the delirium of a sun-soaked summer crowd at the first Grand Slam of the year, unspoken links to wider political and economic conflicts remain hidden in plain sight
Jamie Malachy
January 19, 2024
Fans warned about no handshake between Svitolina and Azarenka at Citi Open
The warning was made to remove any confusion or controversy that has surfaced in previous encounters between Ukrainian and Russian/Belarusian players
Jamie Malachy
August 1, 2023
“We just want to bring a small light in the tunnel for these kids” – Svitolina on giving it back in Ukraine
The Ukranian and her Foundation are organising a youth tennis tournament in Keiv at the end of this month
Haresh Ramchandani
July 25, 2023
WTA to investigate as Vera Zvonareva blocked from entering Poland
The Russian travelled to Poland to compete at the Warsaw Open, but was denied entry to the country on arrival at the border
Jamie Malachy
July 22, 2023
“We respect the position of Ukrainian athletes”: WTA finally positions itself on post-match handshakes
A new episode between Elina Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka has forced the WTA to communicate.
Lucas Morlier
July 11, 2023
2 years ago
Svitolina channelling “big motivation” to win for her country against Victoria Azarenka
The Ukrainian has revealed that matches against Russians and Belarusians provide an extra...
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
“I expect a return to the top 10” – Back in the spotlight of Grand Slam success, Svitolina’s ambitions remain big
Quarter-finalist at Roland-Garros and still in contention at Wimbledon, the Ukrainian has her...
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
Kasatkina: I’m worried for the people I love – I can’t see the end of the war yet
Recent events in Russia have worried the outspoken Daria Kasatkina
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
The day Sabalenka did what Ukrainians had been expecting of her
Aryna Sabalenka surprised everyone when she answered questions from journalists at the French...
Cédric Rouquette
2 years ago
“I don’t support Lukashenko right now” – Sabalenka speaks out in press conference return
Aryna Sabalenka returned to the press conference set-up to take questions from journalists...
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
‘Wimbledon wild card? Are you serious?!’ No grass court season plans for Pavlyuchenkova
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has no visa issues, but she doesn't think she will be...
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
“I’ve got no comments to you” – Sabalenka shuts down difficult questions from Ukrainian journalist
Sabalenka chose not to give a response when asked by a Ukrainian reporter...
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
Roland-Garros: Kokkinakis defeats Wawrinka in five set epic to move into third round for first time since 2015
Thanasi Kokkinakis wins epic contest against Stan Wawrinka 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (4),...
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
‘War has changed me in so many ways’: Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina on her new outlook
Elina Svitolina earnt her first Grand Slam match win since becoming a mother...
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
‘We’re not going to shake hands with them, it doesn’t matter what tournament it is’ – Ukraine’s Yastremska on handshake controversy
The Ukrainian is the latest player to make her feelings known on the...
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
“To reject her responsibility of having an opinion on the most important things in the world, I cannot respect it” – Kostyuk on potential new world No 1 Sabalenka
The Ukrainian player says Sabalenka should use her platform to speak out personally...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
Roland-Garros: Ukraine’s Kostyuk goes down to Sabalenka, gets booed by crowd due to no handshake
Sabalenka wins her eighth Grand Slam match in a row with a straight...
Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago
“I really hope that I give a tiny, small light” – Every Kalinina victory in Rome is a victory for Ukraine
Anhelina Kalinina hopes that her tremendous performance in Rome helps to bring a...
Chris Oddo
2 years ago
‘Tsurenko thanked me – but there’s nothing to thank me for’ – Swiatek on her continuing support for Ukraine
Iga Swiatek's vocal support for Ukraine has not gone unnoticed
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
“Usually when I step on court, I forget about my problems. But here it hit me badly!” – Ukraine’s Zanevska panics after hearing siren on court
The Ukrainian player went on to lose in three sets to American Katie...
Haresh Ramchandani