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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Russian athletes join 'no to war' plea
Russia, after it invaded Ukraine, now even Russian athletes are coming out to voice their 'no to war' plea. The newly crowned world No. 1 tennis star Daniil Medvedev and ice hockey legend Alex Ovechkin are among a host of Russian sports personalities who have urged their country to exercise restraint and cease the war on Ukraine. Here's how they have reacted: DANIIL MEDVEDEVTennis"Today I want to speak on behalf of every kid in the world. They all have dreams, their lives are just starting, so many nice experiences to come," Medvedev wrote in his message on social media. "That's why I want to ask for peace in the world, for peace between countries. Kids are born with inner trust in the world, they believe so much in everything, in people, in love, in safety, in justice, in their chances in life. "Let's be together and show them that's it true, because every kid shouldn't stop dreaming."
Ukraine's Yastremska reflects on hiding from bombs, after tennis return
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said she was "woken up by the bombs" during Russia's invasion before fleeing her country last week, after playing with her younger sister in a doubles match at the WTA tournament in Lyon on Monday.
Svitolina may refuse to play Russian
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina has said she will not play her round of 32 match against Anastasia Potapova in the Monterrey Open unless the Russian has to play as a neutral, as recommended by the International Olympic Committee.
Andrew Castle exclusive – Are the days of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic domination over?
Tennis woke up to a new dawn on Monday morning as Russia’s Daniil Medvedev was confirmed as the new world No 1, ending an enduring run of success for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Elina Svitolina Says She Won't Play Russians As Ukrainian Players Seek Action
The top-ranked Ukranian woman tennis player Elina Svitolina on Monday said she would refuse to play Russian and Belarusian tennis players in tournaments. She also criticised the governing bodies of tennis, shortly after two of her compatriots aimed a swing at the WTA when they criticised the organisation for not taking a position on the Russian invasion of their country.
Ukrainian Tennis Players Ask WTA To Take A Stand On Invasion
Two Ukrainian women tennis players aimed a swing at the WTA on Monday when they criticised the organisation for not taking a position on the Russian invasion of their country. Marta Kostyuk, ranked 54th in the world, and Lesia Tsurenko, a former top-25 player now ranked 127, both posted a letter on social media expressing "our great surprise and dissatisfaction with the lack of any response with the situation in our Motherland".
Djokovic dethroned by Medvedev as Raducanu battles injuries and Nadal breaks career record
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