Tennis player Nedelko after winning Spartakiad answered the question about changing citizenship

Tennis player Ivan Nedelko in an interview with , he discussed the idea of ​​holding the All-Russian Spartakiad in summer sports among the strongest athletes in 2022, and also announced his reluctance to change sports citizenship.

In the final of the Spartakiad tennis tournament of the strongest in the men’s category, Nedelko defeated Marat Sharipov (6:3, 6:2).

“I wasn’t worried at all. It’s already the fifth tournament and the same players. I haven’t seen anything new. No surprises, – admitted Nedelko “”.

– How do you like the opponent in the final?

– I already played with him in the last tournament and also won in straight sets. But today he played better. And I still won with confidence today.

– Marat Sharipov called this court the worst in life. Was the cover so bad?

– No, just a bigger center court, there is more space and more races. In principle, here all courts are the same.

– Doesn’t it raise questions that the finalist has claims with the court?

– Not.

– How did you react to the decision to organize the Spartakiad?

“I didn’t understand what it was at all. Tournament and tournament. As he played, he played.

– That is to say that he has friend status for you?

I didn’t even understand, to be honest. The one that appeared on the schedule is the one I play.

– I just arrived, I eliminated everyone and I won?

– Well yes.

– What do you think of Darya Kasatkina’s statement, in which she called on young athletes to change sports citizenship?

– Young people were unlucky – that’s a fact. There is nothing to do. Here or somewhere to leave for a long time, but it takes a lot of money. Or some tournaments will be held here. But don’t know…

– Have you thought about changing sports citizenship?

– Where am I going. I am a patriot. I will not change nationality.

The Spartakiad of the Strongest tennis tournament was held in Moscow from August 22-28.