(VIDEO) No booing after no handshake between Svitolina and Azarenka as DC Open show WImbledon how its done
WTATuesday, 01 August 2023 at 09:00
The clash between Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and Belarus’ Victoria
Azarenka avoided another controversy at the DC Open.
Both players were involved in arguably the most controversial
match during Wimbledon 2023 which ended with the fans booing the former world
number one after defeating her in three sets with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 7-6.
The reason was that Svitolina refused to have a handshake
with her opponent in protest of Russia’s war with Ukraine.
The armed conflict between the European countries started back
in February last year and till now has resulted in a loss of lives on both sides.
Svitolina stood by her decision to not have a handshake with
any Russian or Belarusian player by stating prior to the match: “Every day I
take an opportunity to fight for my country. For me it’s a big motivation (the
match) — firstly I think for my country. It’s just another match, but in a way,
a lot of Ukrainians will be watching and supporting me. I will put the fighting
spirit on and just really fight for every single point.”
There was an expectation that the same might happen when the
draw was made for the DC Open show at Wimbledon.
But fortunately, the crowd understood much better than they
did in London and there was no booing despite both players once again avoiding
a handshake.
Svitolina, just Wimbledon, came out on top against Azarenka,
but this time in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-4 on Sunday.
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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