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Ukraine tennis star refuses Russian rival’s handshake after kit row and makes WTA claim

Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova received an official warning from the WTA Tour after being pictured arriving for an Indian Wells match wearing a Spartak Moscow football shirt

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake Russian rival's hand after WTA title win

The Ukrainian tennis star enjoyed her greatest achievement in the game so far by securing her first title win against an opponent she did not engage with in the traditional manner post match

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian tennis star refuses handshake after beating Russian opponent

Kostyuk has been critical of Russian players who have not condemned the invasion of Ukraine

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Marta Kostyuk dedicates maiden title to people ‘fighting and dying’ in Ukraine

The 20-year-old Ukrainian has been the most vocal critic of the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to continue competing.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk wins her first WTA Tour title in Texas, defeating Russian Varvara Gracheva

Marta Kostyuk wins her first WTA tournament in Texas, thanking American crowds for giving her support and dedicating the victory to her home country of Ukraine amid the war with Russia.

ABC News

‘Upset’ Ukrainian tennis star appalled at pro-Putin demonstrators at Australian Open

Marta Kostyuk has hit out after flags were seen at matches during he competition before Novak Djokovic's father was pictured with people sporting images of Vladimir Putin

Daily Mirror

Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins crashes out in third round, Iga Świątek shows no mercy

Danielle Collins is eliminated from the Australian Open, 12 months after going down to Ash Barty in the women's final, while world number one Iga Świątek drops just one game on her way to the last 16.

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Ukrainian tennis star refuses to shake hands with Russians who haven’t spoken out on war

Ukrainian competitor Marta Kostyuk is in action at the Australian Open this week, and following her opening round win she opened up about the war within her country

Daily Mirror

Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open after controversy during Ukrainian's match

A Russian flag hanging behind fans during a match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on court 14 on day one of the Australian Open prompts Tennis Australia officials to ban them at the tournament.

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Ukraine’s Kostyuk Won’t Shake Hands with Russian, Belarusian Players

As Russian missiles continue to pound her country, Ukraine's number two tennis player Marta Kostyuk says she will not shake hands with tour rivals from Russia and Belarus who she feels have not done enough to speak out against the invasion. The 20-year-old Kyiv native generated headlines last year when…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU says deadly Russian strike on Dnipro apartment building constitutes 'war crime'

Tanks that Britain has pledged to send to Ukraine "will burn" in battle, the Kremlin warned on Monday as Russia and Belarus began air drills, stoking fears in Kyiv and the West that Moscow could use its ally to launch a new offensive. On the ground, Ukrainian officials said the…

France 24

Azarenka leads charge in Adelaide quarters

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka is into the Adelaide International quarter-finals after seeing off young Chinese star Zheng Qinwen.

AAP

Ukrainian Kostyuk's refusal to shake hands with Azarenka latest sign of tension at U.S. Open

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her, marking the latest uneasy moment at the U.S. Open against the backdrop of military conflict in Ukraine

The Hindu

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk rejects handshake from Belarus’s Victoria Azarenka at US Open

‘She’s a great competitor, I respect her as an athlete, but that has nothing to do with her being a human being’

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Daily Mirror

Ukrainian star refuses to shake hand of Belarusian opponent after US Open clash

Marta Kostyuk held out her racket for a cursory tap instead of her hand showing her disapproval with the lack of war commendation from Belarus and Russian players

ABC News

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk chooses not to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, Iga Świątek rolls on at Serena Williams-centric US Open

For the second time in as many months, a Ukrainian player refuses to shake the hand of Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after a match.

The Guardian - UK

Marta Kostyuk snubs Victoria Azarenka handshake after loss to Belarusian

The Ukrainian texted Azarenka to warn her of her position before the match and has been critical of players who fail to speak against the war in Ukraine

Sports Illustrated

Ukraine’s Kostyuk on Why She Refused to Shake Azarenka’s Hand

The Belarusian has yet to publicly share her thoughts on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk snubs Victoria Azarenka handshake after US Open victory

The 20-year-old has been the most vocal critic of the reaction of Russian and Belarusian players to the invasion of her country

The Independent UK

No handshake after Ukraine, Belarus players meet at US Open

A Ukrainian player declined to shake hands with Victoria Azarenka after the three-time U.S. Open runner-up from Belarus beat her at Flushing Meadows

Asharq Al-Awsat

Raducanu Out of US Open as Nadal Survives Scare

Emma Raducanu became only the third defending champion to exit the US Open in the first round on Tuesday while four-time winner Rafael Nadal overcame an early scare against a player ranked 198 in the world. Raducanu, 19, slumped to a 6-3, 6-3 defeat to veteran French player Alize Cornet…

The Independent UK

Iga Swiatek extends winning streak to open Wimbledon campaign as Coco Gauff battles back

Swiatek opened Centre Court on Tuesday with a 6-0 6-3 win over Jana Fett while there were victories for Gauff, Heather Watson and Maria Sakkari

Evening Standard

Wimbledon 2022: Paul Jubb comes close to pulling off upset against Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios warned the Briton he wanted to avoid in the men’s draw was Andy Murray but Murray’s fellow Brit Paul Jubb nearly proved Kyrgios’ undoing in a tight opening-round match.

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian star backs Wimbledon's Russia ban after Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal comments

A Ukrainian tennis star is in full support of Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament which will also be absent of ranking points

The Independent UK

Marta Kostyuk: I stand with Wimbledon in its decision to ban Russian players

The Ukrainian teenager says she has been “constantly disappointed” at the reaction of tennis since Russia’s invasion.

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