On social media, Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said she was “against war and violence“. The last Roland-Garros finalist has “fear“but wants”assert one’s position».
On social media, Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova posted a message claiming to be “against warcurrently taking place between Russia and Ukraine.
«I have been playing tennis since I was a child. I have represented Russia all my life. This is my home and my country, explains the current world No. 13. But now I’m scared, as are my family and friends. However, I am not afraid to state my position clearly. I am against war and violencewrites the finalist of the last Roland-Garros.
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«Personal ambitions and political motivations cannot justify violence. This holds back the future, not only ours, but also that of our children, continues Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. I am confused and don’t know how to help in this situation.»
The 30-year-old world number 13 also recalls her status as a professional sportswoman, she who announced that she had injured her knee a few days ago. The Russian tenniswoman will then be absent from the circuits for almost two months. “I’m just an athlete who plays tennis. I am not a politician, nor a public figure. I have no experience in this. I can only publicly show my disagreement with all of this and speak up. Stop the war, stop the violenceconcludes Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
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