The American Tennis Federation (USTA) has announced that it will donate 10% of ticket sales from the Billie Jean King Cup qualifying match between the United States and Ukraine (April 15-16) to an association supporting victims. of the war. “The USTA will donate 10% of ticketing proceeds to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund”indicates the American federation in a press release where it also announces the composition of the two teams.
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Americans Danielle Collins (11th in the world), Jessica Pegula (19th), Sloane Stephens (38th), Shelby Rogers (49th) and Desirae Krawczyk (20th in the world in doubles) have been chosen by captain Kathy Rinaldi for this match which will be played in Asheville, North Carolina. The Ukrainian team will be made up of Elina Svitolina (18th), Marta Kostyuk (54th), Katarina Zavatska (210th) and twin sisters Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok (respectively 30th and 37th in the world in doubles).
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“We are committed to welcoming the Ukrainian team well and providing them with all the support they will need before and during the competition in Asheville”says Stacey Allaster, executive director of the USTA, in the press release. “Together, we will use this event to continue our fight for peace and to bring our help and support to Ukrainians. »
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