Swiatek’s French Open Victory: A Message of Support for Ukrainians

Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, who won the French Open on June 10, 2023, expressed her support for Ukrainians and called on other tennis players to unite against Russia’s war on Ukraine. She said, “My support goes to all Ukrainians because I know their situation is not easy”. Swiatek’s comments were made after her victory in Paris, and she emphasized the importance of the tennis community coming together to make efforts to stop the Russian aggression.

Tennis players expressed support for Ukraine

Yes, other tennis players have expressed support for Ukraine. Russian player Daniil Medvedev, who is ranked world No. 2, has publicly expressed support for Ukrainian players. Former Ukrainian player Alexander Dolgopolov believes that many Russian tennis players support Putin. Daria Kasatkina, Russia’s top-ranked female tennis player, praised the decision of the Lawn Tennis Association and Wimbledon to support Ukrainian tennis players during the grass-court tennis season. Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko refused to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents after matches and withdrew from her third match at the French Open. Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek called on other tennis players to unite against Russia’s war on Ukraine.