• Impact on Ukrainian Players: The war is an everyday reality that affects every aspect of their careers.
• Russian Players’ Stance: Some Russian players, like Andrey Rublev and Daria Kasatkina, have spoken out against the war.
• Tournament Policies: Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players in 2022, leading to ranking points being withheld by the ATP and WTA.
• Tennis and the War: Tennis is uniquely impacted by the war due to the high number of Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian players on the WTA Tour.
• Ukrainian Players: There are four Ukrainian players in the WTA Tour top 100, including Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremska, and Anhelina Kalinina.
• Russian and Belarusian Players: There are 14 Russians and Belarusians in the WTA top 100, including world No. 1 Sabalenka and world No. 7 Mirra Andreeva.
• US Stance on Ukraine War: The US will decide if ending the war is feasible after meetings in Paris.
• Impact on Ukrainian Tennis Players: Ukrainian players face immense challenges, pressure, and uncertainty due to the war, including communicating with family members in Ukraine.
• Tsurenko’s Lawsuit Against WTA: Lesia Tsurenko filed a lawsuit against the WTA and its chairman, alleging breach of contract, negligence, and emotional distress related to the WTA’s response to the Russian invasion.
• WTA’s Stance on Russian and Belarusian Athletes: Allowed to compete without national flags, a policy rooted in the belief that athletes shouldn’t be penalized for their governments’ actions.
• Ukrainian Players’ Response: Refuse to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian players, even those who oppose the war.
• Impact of the War on Ukrainian Players: Constant reminders of the conflict in their sport, contrasting with the war’s fluctuating visibility in the wider tennis community.
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