I don't support the war or Lukashenko, says Sabalenka
- Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has distanced herself from Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko, saying she does not support him due to his backing of Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Sabalenka had been under pressure to condemn the war and Lukashenko, whom she has met on several occasions.
- She had skipped her last two press conferences at the French Open but resumed regular media duties after her quarter-final victory, affirming her stance against Lukashenko and saying she doesn't want her country to be in any conflict.
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Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka says she does not support Russia's war in Ukraine
Having skipped two press conferences at Roland Garros after being grilled by the media about her personal stance on the invasion of Ukraine, Sabalenka tells reporters she does not want her country involved in any conflict.
Aryna Sabalenka answers very directly if she supports war, Alexander Lukashenko
Aryna Sabalenka very directly highlighted that she is not supporting the war nor Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko. After being confronted by a Ukrainian journalist and skipping two press conferences, Sabalenka defeated Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-4 to progress into the French Open semifinal. Following her win over Svitolina, Sabalenka returned to the press room. Sabalenka once again noted that she is against the war and this time…
The player pressed by the reporters after the success over Ukraine Svitolina at Roland Garros
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