The Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev, current number 1 in the ATP, expressed this Thursday his wish that there be “peace around the world“, alluding to the invasion of his country to
Ukraine.
“My message is always the same, I want peace in the whole world“he declared Medvedev, who will not be able to wear the colors of the Russian flag next to his name by decision of the ATP and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and el Masters 1000 de Indian Wells which starts this Thursday.
The decision of the highest tennis organizations It also conditions the athletes of Belarus for the support of that country to Russia in his invasion of Ukraine.
“I want to play tennis, play in various countries, I want to promote my sport,” Medvedev, 26, told reporters ahead of the tournament in United States.
The Russian who lives in Monte Carlo lost to Rafael Nadal (4) in the semifinals of the tournament Acapulco and seek revenge Indian Wellswhere he will be able to face the Spanish again in the semifinals.
