2023-07-03 16:28:33
La Russe Veronika Kudermetova TOBY MELVILLE / REUTERS
Relations between Russians and Ukrainians are already at the heart of discussions in press conferences in England.
A Wimbledon
Like all her compatriots, the Russian Veronika Kudermetova finds the lawn of Wimbledon. The ban imposed on them last year has been lifted. And Kudermetova, seeded 12, enforced her rank on Monday against Kai Kanepi (victory 7-6, 6-4). “The audience has been very good to me. He supported me. I think it doesn’t matter what country we come from, we are here as tennis players, we are here to compete and try to show the best of ourselves.»
But Kudermetova also tensed when the relationship between Russians and Ukrainians in the locker room was mentioned: Let’s go to tennis, if you don’t mind.” Relaunched, she replied:I mean I salute them. I say hello to them. Some respond, some don’t. Like others, I’m just saying that I’m just a tennis player.»
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