Sabalenka's French Open Success Overshadowed by Political Statement.
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Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has reached the French Open semi-finals for the first time and stated that she does not support Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarus dictator. Sabalenka has previously avoided press conferences after being questioned on her stance on the war in Ukraine and her links with Lukashenko. She defeated Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals.
- 'I don't support Lukashenko,' Belarusian Sabalenka says after reaching French Open semis – video The Guardian
- Elina Svitolina says Aryna Sabalenka made handshake snub worse - ESPN ESPN
- Sabalenka Reacts To Reaching Semi-Final & Doesn't Shake Hands With Svitolina | Eurosport Tennis Eurosport Tennis
- Sabalenka Says She Does Not Support War, Lukashenka After Defeating Ukrainian At French Open Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- “I don't support Lukashenko right now” - Sabalenka speaks out in press conference return Tennis Majors
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