Khachanov spoke about the attitude towards Russians during the tour

Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov admitted to RG that he has no problem with other athletes on the ATP Tour due to the political situation.

Earlier, Wimbledon organizers called the conditions for admitting Russian tennis players to the competition neutral status, noting that they must sign a special declaration. Last year, the organizers of the Grand Slam tournament in the UK did not allow the Russians to compete.

– How did you perceive the situation last year with the non-admission to Wimbledon? Can you tell us about the conditions of participation this year? Was there a declaration of neutrality?

Everyone knows that the British were among the first to introduce restrictions. It was their decision and there was nothing we could do. Now we are allowed. To be honest, I don’t remember exactly what the rules are. You sign a paper to enter the tournament. We were given the green light. Everything is like in other competitions, it’s just that the British wanted to document everything.

– What is the attitude of the tour towards the Russians in relation to the situation?

I have no problem with anyone. We both played and continue to do so. We were allowed from the start. In general, nothing should affect the attitude towards athletes. It’s my point of view.

– There is a feeling that the girls have more, because the matches against the Ukrainians and the refusal to shake hands all the time provoke journalists and inflame the whole situation?

Again, it’s their decision. I don’t play against them. There is nothing like it for me. I only speak for myself in this case.

Khachanov will miss Wimbledon this year with a stress fracture, the Russian will be replaced by Argentinian Francisco Cherundolo.

Wimbledon 2023 will take place from July 3-16.

russian newspaper