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Elina Svitolina and the power of the handshake
The most potent weapon in Ukraine’s battle to win hearts and minds has been Svitolina herself.
Published Jul 12, 2023
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It was a great tennis match between Azarenka and Svitolina, with the Ukrainian winning 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (9). But that’s not all it was.
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Svitolina's refusal to shake hands with players from Russia or Belarus pushed the WTA to issue a supporting statement.
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Svitolina has emerged as as a true heroine and her remarkable journey these past 10 days may end up with a battle for the trophy with Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka.
© 2023 Robert Prange