Angelina did not play for the blue and yellow for a number of reasons
The first racket of Ukraine Angelina Kalinina said she was ready to play for the national team. At the same time, the tennis player emphasized that she had missed previous matches for the national team for a number of reasons, including health problems.
“Debut in the national team? This issue is not closed. My health just didn’t work out a bunch of times. It’s not even about the team. Last year I withdrew from 5-6 tournaments and even had to withdraw from the US Open. And it wasn’t the first time this had happened.”
“I don’t want to promise something and then say, ‘Oh, I can’t do it anymore.’ I do not do that. If I know that I will not pull it, then I speak in advance and openly.
“I have no conflicts with either the Federation or the players. I communicate well with everyone. This has been the case for many years. I had shoulder surgery. I missed a year. Then the national team was supposed to play, and I was 1000th in the ranking and went to play at 25,000. I pulled out of the US Open last year and didn’t wake up until November.”
“I know the girls on our team. This is a well-played, strong, formed team, which you can try to beat again. I really think that the girls have been playing super well together for many years now. They tear everyone apart. I’m sure they’ll make it to the final group.”
The women’s tennis team of Ukraine in the playoffs of the Billie Jean King Cup will play with the team of the Netherlands. Ukraine will be the host of the fight, which will take place on 10-11 or 11-12 November.
Now the blue-yellows are ranked 16th in the list of the best teams in the world. Recall that Ukraine lost to the Czech Republic (1:3) and for the second time in a row failed to get into the final of the Billie Jean King Cup. The winners of the playoff matches will have the opportunity to play in the qualification of the 2024 tournament.
Source: Sportarena
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