Azarenka REJECTS her congratulations to Svitolina and is BOOSTED at Wimbledon

The Belarusian tennis player did not shake hands with the Ukrainian after his defeat in the round of 16 and caused controversy.

One of the beautiful matches of the round of 16 of the women’s team of Wimbledon had as protagonists Victoria Azarenka and Elina Svitolina. the ukrainian won 2-6, 6-4 and 7-6(9)the Belarusian refused to greet him and he retreated from the playing field of field 1 to public boos and hit his wrists.

The 28-year-old tennis player spoke at a press conference after the victory and referred to the event, which has to do with the war between Ukraine and Russia, supported by the armed forces of Belarus.. “I have said several times that until the Russian troops leave Ukraine and we get our territories back, we will not shake hands. I think the tennis organizations should come out and make a statement that there will be no handshakes between Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians. I don’t know if it’s not clear to people.”he insisted.

Azarenka, for her part, also echoed the controversy that followed her decision. “He doesn’t want to shake hands with Russians or Belarusians and I respect his decision. What should I do? Stay and wait? I did what I thought was respectfully considering his decision. This handshake is not something that changes In my life “he declared. “I think it was a great tennis match and If people only focus on boos or handshakes, that would be a shame. I didn’t do anything wrong though I keep getting different treatments. I can’t control the crowd I’m not sure many people understand what’s going on“, complete.

Wimbledon quarterfinal matchups

• Jessica Pegula – Marketa Vondrousova
• Iga Swiatek – Elina Svitolina
• Madison Keys – Aryna Sabalenka
• Ons Jabeur – Yelena Rybakina