Loading ...Belarusian Sabalenka crowned first ‘neutral’ Grand Slam champion
Russian and Belarusian players are effectively “stateless” on the ATP and WTA tours, competing as individuals without national affiliation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Inclusivity ? Sports is supposed to be apolitical..Why deny this athlete her connection with the Country she was born and raised
How dumb is this ? She’s NOT Neutral She is Belarussian !
This is the petty game playing to which the west has been reduced. We are diminished by it. I’m sure the young woman is proud to be Belarusian, and it’s certain her people are proud of her.