After blockbuster but controversial Wimbledon tie Svitolina will meet Azarenka again at DC Open in Washington
WTASaturday, 29 July 2023 at 18:30
Ukraine’s tennis star Elina Svitolina and the former world
number one Victoria Azarenka are set to meet once again, just 20 days after their
blockbuster clash in Wimbledon.
Both players met during the fourth round of the third Grand
Slam of the year in London earlier this month.
The match remained in the news for days after as Svitolina
refused to have a handshake with the Belarusian tennis star, largely in protest
of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The armed conflict, which started back in February 2022,
between the two European neighbours, has already resulted in the loss of lives
on both sides.
Tennis fans will once again get a chance to see the duo go
head to head after the draw for the Citi Open in Washington was announced on
Friday. The two are scheduled to face each other in the opening round of the tournament.
In their Wimbledon fixture, Svitolina came out on top with a
score of 2-6, 6-4, 7-6. She later went on to describe why she didn’t have a
handshake with the former top-ranked player in the circuit.
"Because how hard this match was and how much it means
to me, as well,” she said back then. “I know that a lot of people back home
watching, supporting me. I feel responsibility, as well. So if I'm going out to
play this match against Russian, Belarusian, I feel of course more pressure
that I need to win. That's why it means a lot to get these kinds of wins.
“In my own way, to bring this victory, small victory, to
Ukraine. I got lots of support, and I quickly checked my phone. There was like
over 60, 70 messages that I got from people. They were watching, they were
cheering, lots of videos from people watching it on the TV. Really proud of the
effort that I did."
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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