Natalia Kamelzon, general director of the company organizing the “Trophées du Nord de Palmyra” tennis tournament, told that Jasmine Paolini refused to participate in the competition due to pressure from the Italian federation.
The tournament took place in December 2023. Athletes from Russia, Kazakhstan, Spain, Serbia, France and Bulgaria took part.
In 2024, the competition will take place from November 29 to December 1.
The Trophées du Nord de Palmyra website reported that Paolini did not participate in the tournament due to ankle pain in her right foot, which she received during training.
— We cannot name the composition of the European participants this year because we do not want our players to be under pressure. Many foreigners who come to us will compete in the Davis Cup, some even as first numbers. We will announce all foreigners representing four countries just before the start of the tournament, at the end of the Davis Cup.
— Have you had a negative experience?
– Yes. Last year, Paolini withdrew from the tournament almost two days before the start of the tournament, after purchasing tickets and making deals. The Italian Tennis Federation put pressure on her. Although all participation contracts have been signed, Kamelzon told .
Paolini is 28 years old and in 2024 she became Olympic doubles champion at the Paris Games.
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