The 33-year-old Victoria Azarenka faced up against Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Court One on Sunday at the All England Club since she was unable to represent her nation due to the war. It ended up being one of the closest matches in the competition thus far, with wildcard Svitolina winning 2-6 6-4 7-6 to go to the quarterfinals.
Nevertheless, what transpired after the game has garnered more attention than the enjoyable competition. Instead of shaking hands with the Ukrainian after Svitolina claimed victory, Azarenka respectfully waved her hand in the Ukrainian’s direction.
As the Belarussian left the court, several spectators began to boo her. Svitolina had previously vowed not to shake hands with Russian or Belarusian athletes, and after the match, Azarenka told the media she respected her opponent’s decision.
The tennis player is ‘upset’ by the event, according to Jordan, who is acquainted with Victoria Azarenka, and she also believes Wimbledon let her down. This is in spite of the measured interview she gave. She was aware that Svitolina wouldn’t shake hands, and Victoria and I recently recorded a podcast; it will be released this week, Jordan added.
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The talk will last longer the bigger you two make it- Azarenka
You can start then and guide us through the present and the game’s conclusion. I believe you raised your hand at the conclusion of the match, and she gave you a vague glance. There was, in my opinion, some respect there. I was interested in your perspective on that and how you felt about it.
Azarenka said, “In my opinion, you guys are picking on each and every action and making such a huge deal out of it that it serves no purpose at all. Elina and I have a very long friendship. I’ve gotten along well with her all my life. And the circumstances—they are what they are, end of story.I don’t believe that discussing each and every small act has any bearing or is a significant event.
“I’m not blaming you specifically, but many people keep referring to it as though, well, it’s affecting somebody’s life, which it isn’t. Therefore, the talk will last longer the bigger you two make it. As a result, in my perspective, the discourse lacks any real substance, the potential to alter anything, or have any meaningful impact.
Jordan says Wimbledon hasn’t reacted to the incident
I’m not sure what she could have done, but she knew she wouldn’t want to shake her hand. What an absurd response from the fans, I thought as I sat and watched. Wimbledon could have addressed it before the game since it relieves pressure on their esteemed opponents, but they chose not to do so.
When Svitolina declined to shake following incidents involving Anna Blinkova, Daria Kasatkina, and Aryna Sabalenka, she was also jeered at the French Open. The tennis star has now requested that Wimbledon and other tennis organizations publicly state that players from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine will not shake hands.
Simon Jordan claims that Victoria Azarenka hasn’t heard from the All-England Club yet. They didn’t respond to her, he claimed. She gives off a powerful impression throughout the interview, however, the focus was all on the handshake and not the tennis play.She is a really kind and good person. Not simply because I like her; I really do. She’s one of the greatest individuals I’ve encountered, and I say this having spent time with sports celebrities.
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