Kyrgios says the mixed reaction from tennis players to the story is understandable.
“The players came to social media with some unease. Two days ago I was tested in a hotel. We are constantly tested, we have played this sport all our lives. I just want all the players to be on an equal footing.
Svitolina explained why she refused to shake hands with former Russian Avanesyan
“That’s why I was against coaches in the players’ box. Not everybody has a coach. Not every player can afford one. If the playing field is not level for everybody, you lose a little bit of the integrity of the sport,” Kyrgios said, as quoted by ESPN.
Source: Sport

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