A frank remark by Iga Świątek on the actions of a Ukrainian lady. “It really is far too late”

The chief of the WTA rankings is already in the third spherical of the US Open Grand Slam. In the conclusion in the sport he defeated Sloane Stephens after two sets. Following the duel, the Pole was asked about the circumstance that happened in the assembly amongst Witkoria Azarenka and Marta Kostiuk.

The tennis players did not shake hands right after the competitors finished. They just decided to strike rockets and the entire circumstance is, of training course, linked to the war in Ukraine. A tennis player from the attacked place may also disagree with the excessive loyalty of the WTA and ATP authorities, who have not excluded gamers from Russia and Belarus from the levels of competition. The Polish girl experienced no intention of staying away from the issue on this matter.

– I did not see it. Nonetheless, I imagine it is far too late for that. I necessarily mean, it can be hardly ever far too late, but I think the ideal time for ATP or WTA to do what ever was when the war broke out and the tension in the locker place was really significant. I believe almost everything has absent very well now. It’s possible one more time it will be less complicated for us to encounter it, if someone guides us, probably someone also organizes matches among players and displays that we should be united – mentioned Iga Świątek all through the press meeting.

The 21-calendar year-outdated ongoing the subject and her phrases and emotions testify to how important this matter is to her. – There are international locations that assault other nations. It is unfortunate, but it really is not our fault if it happens. I consider it would be significantly easier to do a little something about it in the beginning. At the moment it is a bit far too late to repair it – claims the Polish tennis player.

Kostiuk misplaced to Azarenka : 2 and ended his participation in the US Open. Świątek will play in the 3rd spherical with American Lauren Davis. The duel is scheduled for Saturday 3 September, not right before 17:00

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