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Polish Tennis Pro Iga Swiatek Speaks Out Against Ukraine War's Impact on Sport

Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek spoke out about the impact of the Ukraine war on the sport, stating that it has caused "chaos" and criticizing the ATP and WTA for failing to provide leadership on the issue.

30 May 2023 · 23:13 UTC

She also criticized the behavior of the Paris crowd during a French Open match involving Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk, who refused to shake hands with her opponent from Belarus due to the ongoing conflict.

Swiatek also emphasized the importance of sharing values and avoiding further chaos in sport, indicating that she does not support the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Paris Olympics.