Wimbledon: Azarenka explains why she didn't shake hands with Svitolina
2023 ж. 9 Шіл.
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Belarusian Victoria Azarenka was booed off the court at Wimbledon after losing to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, and not shaking hands at the net.
Azarenka then explained in her press conference that she was just respecting Elina Svitolina's position - to not shake hands with Russian or Belaruisan players.
Svitolina had made this clear before the match, and has not shaken hands with Russian or Belarusian players since the war in Ukraine started.
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If you're an ethnically Ukrainian tennis lass from Belarus 🇧🇾 or a Belarusian tennis player, you will be booed after playing the Russian Ukrainian, who speaks Russian first language, Elina Svitolina 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅
Sabalenka was criticized at the French Open because she waited at the net for Svitolina’s handshake and "should have known better." Now Azarenka is booed at Wimbledon because she "knew better" and chose not to shake Svitolina’s hand. Like wtf?
Just proves the true problem with liberals. They have no consistent rational thought process.
Neither of them should be competing in any world competitions. Russia and Belarus should be shunned and isolated for their war crimes.
@@zigzagzaag WORST TAKE EVER. What do the actions of a maniacal dictator have to do with professional athletes who have dedicated their entire life to their sport? Why should they have to be banned? Many if not the majority of Russians and Belorussians are against this cruel war as much as Ukrainians and the rest of the world.
@@zigzagzaag So you agree all American players should have been banned during the duration of the Iraq War? 2003 to 2011, at least. Wow, I'm sure Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick would have been ecstatic.
@@47imagine No. I don't agree to something so dumb. Your reply is dumb.
its humilliating to wait on the net waiting for a handshake and be refused. Vika deserves respect!
It is just the Ukrainian player milking the situation for what it’s worth knowing that there’s a posse of rude morons who are siding with her on the handshake issue. Pathetic piffle!
Well, she clearly saud she was aware of Svitolina's decision to shake hands, which is sad, but reasonable. Thus she could just leave the net with no wait at the net then. Btw I respect both players, but do not like too much drama of a such minor thing
you do not understand , you are on otherr side of war barricade. be on ukrainians side and look at the formal represent putin and lukashenka by them. i want to see you shake hand while russia and bielarus are agressors and murder your family. good luck i n thinkimg
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Cry me a river. I’ll use her first name like you did because you guys are obviously friends, but Vika was not upset so why are you? Svitolina made it clear beforehand that she had a red line and would not be shaking hands but she clearly raised her hand to acknowledge her when they finished up. The respect goes both ways.
Well, the crowd that did the booing showed their “class”. I totally support Azarenka.
Wimbledon fans are wankers.
Nope Victoria is wrong ignoring the bigger picture of handshaking. Majority of your Russians and Belarusians support your dictators who violated international law and order so you people can 't be treated equally in international sports. As an athletic required to follow rules, if Victoria doesn't have a courage to denounce her ruler, she should at least keep her mouth shut than denounce other citizens whose rulers follow international law and order.
Brit poms are the worse
Azarenka is a real class act on and off the tennis court. Love her!❤
Vika was pure class! Even showing respect at the end, doing something with her hand when they both were near the net. I think Svitolina’s attitude is not the right one!
Ta... Jest właściwa, ale tego nie zrozumiesz dopóki Twój kraj nie zostanie tak potraktowany. Tenisiści , to tylko sport, zgadza się, ale nie podanie ręki , to tylko nie podanie ręki, a tak naprawdę , to gest ktory ma przypominać, że dwa kraje napadły na inny.
I've noticed in general that women tennis players don't give great handshakes or a hug, pat on back like the men do.
Svitolina is always, All in her head with her stupid Feminism and other moral horseshit. But congrats to her multicolored baby. *Multicultural
The crowd was disrespectful.
Svitolina has all the rights to not shake hands. You cant blame her, better blame the crowd. Speaking as a Russian citizen
Azarenka is completely correct. People are creating drama for entertainment.
The Ruzzian war in Ukraine is no entertainment
is it fair that russians and belorussians kill ukrainians?! is it fair that russian and belorussian sportsmen support their terrorist regimes of Putin and Lukashenko?!) or it is juts a drama!&)
Sports is entertainment...but it's upto the sportsman to unite..not divide
@@KONAMAN100 so you blame the war to azarenka? Are you nuts or moron? You should blame your dumb and corrupt leaders!
@@KONAMAN100 tennis and sport is... and war between these two is entertainment for Biden, Putin and all other bigger world leaders, together with Zelensky
As usual Azarenka elevated herself intellectually. Crowd getting involved was wrong but maybe they thought that Vika did not want to shake hands, ignoring the fact that she was avoiding controversial behaviour at the net. I guess
Vika's mature enough n sporting enough to do nothing wrong..I admire her for her grit strength n passion for tennis
@@jefferybelsher3749 i love Vika. Great honest human being. Rough and tough but smart and educated!
Why do I want to shake hand with the people who just don’t want to shake my hand?
correct
No..don't wait..just rush n hug..n theworld will be beautiful
@@jefferybelsher3749not even shake hands how more hugs
Vika Azarenka is badass, explained clearly. And Elina acting like a child.
Svitolina's a moron.
All the Ukrainian tennis players act like children. Tennis and a political war are two completely different things.
@@justicegusting2476 it is not political. It is real full scale war, rockets and missiles coming from russia as well from belarussia. Troops and tanks came from belarussia. What are you talking about?
@@dmytrodyshkant5529 Every war is political, be it hot or cold. What I’m talking about is that tennis and war exist independently and players from those countries should not be persecuted. It’s childish, naive, and immature.
I think you would feel the same if it was your countrymen women and family getting killed
I have more respect now for Azarenka. She stopped letting this woman and others abuse her and others.
Would be nice if Ruzzians stopped abusing Ukraine wouldn't it
@@KONAMAN100 f00k clownlenky
Elina is not abusing her at all. It has nothing to do with Vika individually and Vika made it clear she respects her. Just please.
You have no idea. Vika was clear she is against the war and respected Elina's position. She did not deserve the boos. Unlike Sabalenka who comes to the net pretending she waits for a handshake.
@@KONAMAN100Can't wait for Ukraine to stop existing
Vika is correct. We're living in a toxic hateful world these days. Sad
Hateful, toxic, violent world lead by Bloodimir Putin.
Let's hope ours words n actions change the world..❤
About ten years ago all newspapers were warning the world of the rise of Neo-Fascism in Ukraine. This country has a history of collaborating with the Nazi during WWII and of sending Jews to the gas chamber. When in 2014 John MacCain went to Kiev to congratulated Ukrainians for their Maidan revolt (watch Oliver Stone's Ukraine in Flame to see the crimes committed by the Neo-fascists revolutionary) he shared the stage with the leader of the Neo-Fascist party. For years now Ukrainian extremists have been attacking and harassing and killing Russians who lived in the disputed areas of the country. This was why Putin went in, to protect Russians ethnics. There are other issues with that part of the world, but the fact is both Svitolina and Kostiuk are hypocritical or ignorant, and they have zero credibility in front of those who know the facts.
What's toxic is an unjust invasion and the murder of innocent people. Russia and her puppet deserve zero respect.
From my experience, very toxic indeed
Azarenka did nothing wrong, the crowd was inappropriate for booing her. Had she gone to the net and stood there, Svitolina would have walked right past her as she has done to previous opponents. Then the crowd would have booed her. Wimbledon crowd should be more aware of the situation than that.
Azarenka just used the wrong tactics, she should have gone to the net so that the crowd would know who exactly wasn't willing to shake hands
Most of those people voted for a Brexit. You are expecting way too much from them.
I think Wimbledon crowd has now officially established themselves as the worst crowd in all sports
Nah... Roland Garros has the worst crowds... You can tell by their country burning at the moment...
Well , you can´t expect much in the first place . They´re just a tiny island , and the lifestyle they enjoy , they pretty much robbed and pillaged from the rest of the world. You can´t expect manners from PIRATES
If I was a Russian or Belarusian I'd never step a foot in that racist tournament ever again despite being a slam.
@@forzacmo9069 easy to say, but when your career is on the line, it's not easy to stick with your principles, not everybody is Novak.
Wimbledon, Wembley...same thugs, different setting.
Daria Kasatkina had the same problem at Roland Garros, the Russian and Bielarussian players know that Svitolina won't shake their hands, so they anticipate. The stadium crowd doesn't understand and whistles at them unfairly. Support Victoria Azarenka who, like Daria Kasatkina, is a beautiful person.
The world is upside down and so is the title of the video! It was SVITOLINA who had made it perfectly clear, that she was not going to shake hands! Azarenka merely acknowledged this; it was NOT her fault! Just because the crowd were clueless does not mean it was Azarenka's fault!
Vika has always been a true champion she has delighted us for years esp her epic battles with Serena those ladies brought the best out in one another it appeared in video that she politely waved to Svitolina what more could she do and most prob a few pins too many never a good combo the world needs to relax and civility needs to be restored
Who waited at the net this time? No one! 😂 love it
Djokovic shake hands with all the players who come from the countries that bombed Serbia and stole part of the territory. Athletes must not fall out because of politics.
A true professional.
Kako ste naporni s tim bombardiranjem...na Vukovar je palo valjda +10000 granata, a na Beograd je palo valjda 3 bombe sveukupno
Novak is a Smart Man. He doesn’t mix Sports and Politics.
You are right in everything except that serbian 🇷🇸 has always been seen as bad people with bad intentions along history, same as russians 🇷🇺 or turks 🇹🇷. But well, yankees 🇺🇸 should be seen the same way amd the aren't. P/S: Argentina 🇦🇷 world champion 🏆🌎⚽💪🏼, wooohoo!! 🎉
This is a conflict that’s going on right now, it is not the same as what you are describing about Djokovic?
She didn't have to explain anything 😂 people who booed were so wrong... I want to believe they were drunk because I couldn't believe they didn't know about Svitolina and other Ukrainian players decision
Way to keep on dragging politics into sport, Svitolina.
Politics was, is and always will be into sport
The British refused to shake hands with Germans for years due to WW2 & rightfully so! Go Svitolina!
@@zackolmert9622F Svtolina!
How is a terrorist attack and mass killings and torture of civilians by Russia politics? If that is your definition you need a new dictionary.
@@serbianwarrior385F you.
Svitolina should go back and fight in the war she's so much for.
Agreed
She brings way more publicity for the cause than being raped or murdered or both by invading Ruzzians in Ukraine.
Show some heart. Just because your tennis enjoyment is distracted, it does not mean that you can do that. You are lower than anyone here.
@@KONAMAN100 she brings publicity only to herself... she doesnt care about anything else, cus at the end of the day she will get that big money bag and she wont even give the smallest bit for her people that need it, pure hypocrisy. If she really cared this much she wouldnt even fight russian and belarus players but would just forefit out of respect for her beloved country if she is not only about sport and tennis.. its as simple
@@markogagic4091 you don't know that and if you here her in interview you will no that's BS what you are saying.
I fully agreed with Vika. I admire this lady player. So eloquent and very objective in her stand on the matter. It is Elina's emotional torture if she continues with her stand. It will continue to sour her life because peace between Ukraine and Russia will not occur in the near future.
Vika was in a no win situation. However....svitolina is beautiful so I'm on her side.
Svitolina would have had many more problems if she had shoke Azarenka hand...ucraininans would have killed her emotionally in a heart beat.
@@gordonnorris4202 that is true, which shows how immature they are and trying to prove something and bring politics to every single thing... many countries were at war and there were many loses and its not a good thing but theres no need to act as cocky and like ur at the center of the world and how only your situation is special.. this isnt making her a hero cus it wont do shit for her country, instead she should take some of the money she earns and help her people there... thats being a hero and showing that u actually care about ur country
@@markogagic4091 well it's not okay if your neighbors or families killed by people from your opponent's country...i know that sport is sport and war is war..but people has emotion..
@@burizaemon9305 so when friends of my family and some members of my family and many innocent people from my country were killed by usa without UN giving permission, so i should go and spread hate towards every single american i face? Shitting on them and trying to humiliate them? What do people living in usa had to do with what their government did? Your logic makes no sense at all. If she wants to hate then she should leave tennis and sports and join politics instead alongside any other player that brings politics into sports and that blames all people that have nothing to do with all this!
Azarena is behaving in a very respectful way. a honorable sportslady!
And an active supporter of a totalitarian regime.
@@mrkv4k Is she? can U elaborate on that?
@@mrkv4k even if she really support it, it’s her personal opinion.
@@vaziralramin4565 Sure, it's my personal opinion, that she isn't honorable, because she does that.
This is so, so sad. I play tennis with a Russian in Zimbabwe. I asked him about the Russia/Ukraine war. He smiled sadly, and said, "Brothers fighting brothers." This is exactly right - Russians and Ukrainians are nice people, who can be friends. Wars are started by politicians. Please, tennis players, be friends. Don't hate people from another nation, because your politicians tell you to. The British fought the Germans. Why? Politicians. Now they are friends, and deal with each other civilly.
As a Ukrainian I can say that only russions think that we are brothers! Ukrainians and russions never were brothers! Russions killed alot of Ukrainians during last 300 years! russians are terrorists and killers. If you don't beliave just visit Ukraine!
That’s isn’t exactly right. Not at all. We, Ukrainians, don’t want to have anything in common with russians. We are not brothers, we are not friends. We just want to live our lives peacefully, without them.
Just have a word with the Ruzzians, and ask them if they would mind awfully not to murder, rape & castrate Ukrainians, then perhaps they can all forget about it and share a vodka.
Russia Invaded Ukraine and Russian players show no remorse. I don't agree that they can separate themselves from their country's actions. Silence is support. Silence is support for the war. PERIOD. Just because you are special does not mean you are separate. You are all enablers. Shame on all of you.
@@twinsiesyt How do Russian players show no remorse? Stop talking nonsense.
With all due respect to the on-going pain and suffering happening for the last so many months, there's absolutely no need for any Ukrainian player(s) to drag this issue outside of the politics. If you prefer not to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian players then why even play against them? Well, because to save from being disqualified and if that's the case then suck it up and shake hands for God's sake and leave the politics out of this prestigious championships. Like enough is enough already with this whole topic being so dragged out of proportion that each time these players are being grilled about their stand and not a single question about how their match was.
@@ASS_ault so is your reply but that's fine as what i said is too high level for you to understand.
@@mandardabke2457Couldn't agree more with you. I'm so exhausted of shoehorning politics and the Ukrainian war into the soprt and imposing a hate campaign against Russian and Belarusian athletes all because of their nationality!!
@@forzacmo9069 Exactly, thank you. I mean how childish it is not to have a Russian flag against their player's name. These ATP and WTA tours allow them to play so then have their flags displayed as well. Like these players havne't started the war for them to be ill-treated this way - this is really getting ridiculous now.
@@forzacmo9069 its not Ukranian war! Its fucking russian war against Ukraine! and Belarus allowed it to happen as well! So yep, we will continue to keep ourselves far away from these killers as much as we can!
@@forzacmo9069the hate campaigns are propagated by NATO countries like USA and UK. The same countries who have looted from former colonies for centuries. Still bombing Iraq and Afghanistan. Racism against black and white in their countries and racism in usa against East Asian during covid. Only when a white country is attacked they have opened their human rights shops. Yet they cannot end the war.
Victoria you are one of the best female tennis player in the world, me and my family love watching you playing . Wish you all the very best. You are funs favourite. Lots of love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@ASS_ault Wow very funny....how old are you? 7?
Well done Azarenka to say "crowd of quite drunk".
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It’s true. Drunk ‘fans’ is just guaranteed at sporting events in England.
In the past, the crowd needed " bread and games ". Today the mindless crowd for easy control needs " vodka/beer and games ".
@@MuchoMorek696 Yea, just an excuse and a means to behave like contemptible boorish louts. Makes me nauseous!
I understand completely why these women did not shake hands, and the crowd should know that Azarenka was just respecting Svitolina wishes. Why do people have to keep on talking about the handshakes and not about the actual tennis matches?
Because of that WAR . Russian INVADED! Belarus SUPPORTS the INVASION.
WHY mixing sport with politics. Sport should be a way to unite peoples. Ukrainian females players show their stupidity. Booo.
Svitolina should go to politics instead of playing tennis, what a joke
I respect svitolina's decision but I highly agree with Vika she doesn't deserve this disrespect especially after the performance she gave into that match such an intense match I saw a bunch of idiot uneducated crowd that day.
@@JWRealTalk291 Don't act like azarekna is the reason for all of these buddy you need to educate yourself first rather being sympathetic towards one side.
I respect Svitolina's decision not to shake hands and i respect Azarenka's gesture at the end of the match. However, i also want to point out that, to the best of my memory, Svitolina did not thank or acknowledge her opponent's efforts in her post-match interview on court. I don't think I've ever seen that before
If sports people just focus on there sports then there is no problem. If yon want politics go to politics.
@@dranrebcookie1923you mean if tennis player now on frontline it is only politic. Also he can't focus on sport.
Refusing to shake somebody's hand who had nothing to do with the war is a disgrace and in no way worthy of respect.
Well the law is clear. You shake hands or you are expelled from tournament.
@@dranrebcookie1923 1. War isn't politics. 2. Russian professional athletes are active military personnel.
Azarenka is clearly a bigger person here. And if that was just handshake that is a small issue but much bigger one is that by VILIFYING Belarussian player Svitolina (and other Ukrainian players) PLAY TO THE CROWD. Effectively organizing a mob that was booing their opponents and supporting them. And that is very dishonorable lack of sportsmanship. And it was for Svitolina - in her post match interview on court - to address the crowd and ask them from to refrain from booing on her behalf. She did no such thing. So now she is a part part of mob of "drunk British fans".
Exactly. She has the power and responsibility. Why should Wimbledon release a statement about handshaking? Why doesn’t she just tell the fans herself if she really wanted to avoid this outcome? The truth is that she wants the fans to be against them because it benefits her. So unsportsmanlike. Zero class
U nailed it 🙏👏👏👏
А тварюка Саболенко так зробила?😂Той трансгендер білоруський сміявся що неофашисти росіяни вбивають українців і путін другий Гітлер де на ростелебачені погрожують бомбити Лондон атомними бомбами,а британці приймають цих рашистських спортсменів тому що добродушні.
Nobody likes wars! Azarenka is right! The crowd was very rude to Azarenka
Sport activity is about respect each other and friendship, win or lost just the result, bring no ' national emotion' due to war to the match 🥰
Thats an utopian idea of sport. Impossible
Her country is being destroyed. I know Azerenka is not doing it, but I can understand the emotion behind the Ukrainian not wanting to shake hands. It would be nice if they could show unity but that could get azrenka killed
I agree..
Be Sportive
Agree..this is sport ,not war.
Educate urself svitolina cus azarenka isnt her fault shame on u
This is tennis real sportswoman ship is needed the players are not fighting the war Azarenka is right Please shake hands 🙌 That’s the way it should be
It is no players fault that their country is at war. Respect each other.
@@ASS_ault She's not even Russian.
I am not a fan of Azeranka but that was sad for her. She's a human and she has feelings
you can be so tolerant untill russian or belorussian missile destroys your home or your family
Yeh.. How disrespectful is that. Hopefully your family will never have to suffer from war. But shame on you.
@@andrejpliaskin9444British and American looters have looted and still have been looting Asia and Africa for centuries. But nobody bans them because we are browns and blacks and not a NATO country ally.
IMO, Svitolina should shake hands with any opponent to deliver a stronger message instead of showing grudge. The message is that we are players and we support the sports. War cannot stop that. Yes I put myself in her shoes if it's a country that "invade" mine, would I shake hands? My answer is yes. Unless the player supports war. I mean who would!!?
I disagree with you completely.
@@jacekkuchalski9283cool. The promote boycotting handshakes for players from uk and usa. For centuries they have been looting and bombing Asia and Africa.
Svito...Ata didn't harm Your nation, you have harmed the world...get up go n take the 1st step ..hug Aza and the world will learn a lesson...❤
That would be expecting too much from that phoney. Go Elina, get a kalashnikov and fight for Ukraine. Otherwise, while playing Wimbledon quarter finals after not shaking hands with your opponent (who, in case you haven´t noticed, has nothing to do with Putin or the war), justify yourself because out of the half million pounds you get of prize money you will surely send part of it to war victims. Hypocrisy to all star level.
@@eloymendez6626 this is so true.. if she cared that much about "not getting involved" with russian and belarus players, she wouldnt even play against them and just forefit the match, but she wants that money bag at the end of the day that she will spend just for herself and only talk about her country and sending help over social media without doing anything to actually help
Azarenka 🤝🏻❤️
Svitolina is approaching this the wrong way. I respect her as a player and know the war has really affected her but I also respect her decision. If everyone didn't shake hands with people their countries don't get along then how can we create harmony and unity in the world? If we won't speak to our enemies then how can we become friends? Tennis players are not the reason for the war. It's a gesture that doesn't lead to creating a better atmosphere amongst players or solving the crisis that is the war. Putin isn't going to end the war because Svitolina isn't shaking hands with fellow players. The WTA is wrong on allowing this behaviour on tour.
Если Свитолина будет пожимать руку российским и белорусским теннесистам, то нацисты уничтожат семью Свитолиной в Украине....
Ей лучше не рисковать...
Absolutely right
No Svitolina has every right to refuse to shake hands with Russians and Belarussians. PERIOD.
@@twinsiesytThat's true. People have rights to make stupid decisions like not wanting to handshakes your opponent.
All players should be told to shake hands and show respect, if they don't then they should be banned from next match. No one should be allowed to disrespect the game that way, does not matter who they are. This should be hit on the head before Wimbledon turns into the next circus.
Can’t understand why Svitolina won’t shake hands with Russian or Belorusian players. It’s not like it’s their fault that Putin decided to start a war, can’t blame tennis players for that. Stupid behaviour from Svitolina imo
Facts.
It is really stupid and shows you how ignorant Svitolina is.. I'm anti war and I don't want the USA funding or participating in foreign wars but I can't stop this damn Biden administration. They are destroying the USA but I can't stop them and Azarenka can't stop the Russian or Belarusian govt. either. All you can do is vote against them or protest. The ordinary citizen has very little power.
Putin didnt decided to start the conflict, it was NATO, the United States with Biden headfirst. Its all a planed circus. War is a big bussiness for the Deep State and BlackRock. The idea for them is to prolong the war $$$$ not to end it.
She won't shake hands with Russian and Belarussian players, because she hates Russia and Belarus.
You missed the part where ukraine was bombing eastern ukraine for 8 yrs. There are no good guys in the ukraine/russia battle, none.
It's all arrogant hypocrisy, this is why it keeps getting brought up. It's just plain childish behavior on the tennis court.
THE WAR IS EVIL BUT ITS NOT HER FAULT. SHE HAS GONE TO SHAKE HANDS BEFORE AND BEEN REFUSED. SHE ACKNOWLEDGED THE UKRAINIAN IN THE ONLY WAY SHE COULD AS HER HANDSHAKE WOULD HAVE BEEN REFUSED. I WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME. SHE IS A TENNIS PLAYER, NOT A POLITICIAN OR SOLDIER SO RESPECT THAT
Svitolina is creating animosity between players!!
Not Switolina. Putin. And 80 percent of Russian who support him.
Azarenka is the boss😎
Tennis Players have nothing to do with what is happening in the World, it’s not their fault if governments are crazy, I think that Svitolina lacks maturity and courtesy.
The treatment of the Russian players has been disgusting. People have a short memory when Britain and America illegally invaded Iraq on a pretence of weapons of mass destruction. Plus, countless other countries they caused a war. Regardless of whether Russia invaded Ukraine, it's not the fault of innocent civilians.
They forget what Britain and usa did in the past and still do to other countries killing many innocent for their own benefit... so by this logic we should avoid all the people from these countries...
Blah blah, nonsense.
But the United States and Great Britain did not annex part of Iraq to their territories, did not impose the Russian language by force and did not organize a network of filtration camps, where they weeded out people who supported their language and culture. And Saddam Hussein was the same imperialist as Putin, which he proved in 1991 by capturing Kuwait, after which the United States and allies (including many Arab countries) participated against Iraq in the Gulf War for the liberation of Kuwait. In 2003, it was decided to finally end his dictatorial regime, which really prevented international commissions from monitoring the Iraqi nuclear program and the potential development of chemical weapons, although this was exaggerated, it was also not a complete lie. As for the civilians of Russia, they are also responsible for the actions of their government, because they chose it, or simply allowed the dictatorship. Most Russians support Putin's anti-Ukrainian policies, and many Russian sportsmen refrain from criticizing their government, thus giving their tacit consent. The same applies to many Belarusians who have been living under Lukashenka's regime for 30 years already, who are aiding Russian imperialism and killing the Belarusian language, gradually replacing it with Russian. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. Of course, you say "but they have a family" in Russia. That's just the money that they earn in professional tennis is enough to bring the whole family out before the change of regime in Russia and support it on an ongoing basis. This is especially true of popular athletes like Azarenka, Sobolenko, Medvedev, Rublev and others. At the same time, even if this is not done, it is unlikely that something bad will happen to the families of athletes opposed to Putin's power.
@@James_Doletski Bro.... its not just Iraq that usa invaded and made a mess and killed big amount of innocent people... And after their invasion, people in the Middle East were left with only problems, constant war and people have no money nor food and are dying, USA alone killed over 20 million innocent people in 30 different countries in last 30 years... so yeah they should be trated the same as Russia if not even worse... Also there are no filtration camps and all usa presidents are the biggest imperialists and criminals attacking others if they dont do like usa says lmao
@mrkv4k Blah Blah, snowflake, do your research before you call anything nonsense.
Ukrainian athletes lost another time the opportunity to do the right thing and show all over the world that wars are only about politics, politicians and dictators while sports and arts were born to unite people from all over the world in the most respectful and peaceful way. If you want to change history, you need to start changing mind
Europe has to come out of its mindset. Europe's problems are the world's problems and the world's problems are not Europe's problem. Quote by The Minister of External Affairs of India . S. Jaishankar
The crowd doesnt understand shit its like you are watching the Jerry Springer show
No need to insult Jerry Springer. He always had uplifting words to say at the end of every show!
@@user-fs9dt4tz1w Haha ya God rest his soul
I guess that crowd thinks that it is OK for some athletes to have flag and at the same time at the same tournament for some athletes not to have flag at all. Talking about human rights and equality. Really?
Come on Svito ..you may win matches, but try winning 💕
Yes, instead of whining.
On other occasions such as this (tough situation. Especially for young person like Svitolina who isn’t quite compartmentalizing it all perhaps correctly…) 2 players in this situation shake hands- to convey that governments act in these awful ways but 2 athletes can still display a humanity towards each other. In history…. These have been historic moments an opportunities to set an example for the entire world. I truly think Svitolina will see that one day. Because of the emotion of it all and her youth- I forgive her!!! I do not know if can forgive the FOOLS AND IDIOT adults in the crowd that boo’d and possibly scarred (hopefully just temporarily) Azarenka on that day. That hurt me. Azarenka did such a kind thing so to NOT EMBARRASS Svitolina because (and we will see it) Svitolina continuously walking past and disrespecting women who want to display good sportsmanship and respect…… Is going to look awful and immature for Svitolina. I won’t berate her for it. These are extremely trying times for Ukraine!! But it’s just not gonna be a good look.
Azarenka and Sabalenka 👍👍👍👍👍
Childish behavior from Elina. As if Vic's giving military orders smh...
In most cases, to be a Russian or Belarusian athlete, you have to have at least some connections to the people in charge, because otherwise it's hard to get any sponsors. Russian professional athletes are also military personnel, they are soldiers with proper ranks and their salary is paid by the defense ministry. This is fairly common in post-communistic countries, because there was no private sector and there was no other way how to finance athletes. Azarenka is against the war, but a long time supporter of the last European dictator Lukashenko. She is one of many prominent faces of the Belarusian totalitarian regime. So no, there was not and is not anything childish about Elina's behavior. Vic's might not be giving military orders, but she is definitely receiving them and actively supporting the regime.
@@mrkv4k Full agreement.
Vika's energy is a whole vibe for 2023 😎 stay strong!
The organizers of the tournament should have anticipated such a situation and taken preventive measures. For example, make mandatory (or prohibit) shaking hands at the beginning and end of the match. Violators of this rule and athletes who in any other way clearly express disrespect for an opponent are immediately disqualified for unprofessionalism.
Everyone fears simple problem solving .I see
No. The rules are fine. As a tennis player, all you need to do is show up on court and play. Nothing bad happened here. The only thing is that Svitolina and the crowd exposed how trashy they are. I empathize with Azarenka, but that is life. Nobody was hurt.
In sports there should be no room for politics. Period. The player that said she will not shake hands with Russian and Belarussian players should be suspended immediately!
You are as naive as they come.
i agree. azarenka and sabalanka have had nothing to do with dictator Putin's war decision. svitolina should be fined or disqualified for unsporting like behavior. she is ignorant!!
@@Earthneedsado-over177 If she refuses to shake hands, why play Russian and Belarussian players in the first place? Oh, that's right, she doesn't want to get disqualified and lose her money. Her political gesturing only matters if it doesn't lose her money.
Shaking hands would have been a peace sign, so important in this period. But Svitolina prefer to continue in an negative attitude. Sport is peace and should stay away from politics. So completely on side of Azarenka.
Siedzisz sobie w domku przed klawiaturą i piszesz nie mając pojęcia, co jej przywódca zgotowal dla Ukrainy.
You didn't understand a thing Azarenka said. She was saying it's no big deal to her but the Press and some drunk fans want to make it a drama.
@@romandudek2861 Again sport should be stay far from politics
@@michelesorrenti9234powinien, ale nie jest, tam gdzie kasa tam polityka. Kraje które napadły powinny być wykluczone ze sportu i ich sportowcy również, jeśli będą zawiedzeni tym wykluczeniem, a będą, to może czas zacząć wpływać na wlasnych przywódców, a nie udawać pokrzywdzone cielę
Vica!! You are absolutely right!!😊👍
She waved and Svitolina nodded towards Azarenka.
Que verguenza que la WTA se deje manipular por jugadoras como Svitolina con actitudes antideportivas. Hasta que la WTA no sancione estos comportamientos seguiran abonando mas a la polarizacion
La WTA y la ATP ni siquiera pone la bandera de Rusia en los graphs o en las posiciones del ranking de la pagina. Mismo las cadenas de television que pasan los partidos, estan todos alineados en lo mismo.
@@Tadenotdead : No recuerdo que haya pasado algo semejante cuando el país "agresor" ha sido EEUU... Alguien puede explicarme la diferencia?... Un saludo...
@@andressuarez6550 La diferencia es que uno está disfrazado de " ayuda humanitaria " , el otro es una invasión directa. Saludos!
@@ASS_ault ??? Dude I think You got it all wrong. Nobody is crying, nor complaining.
Oh I get it... You are russian haha
Vika, you handled it as excelent as possible, in this sick&nasty world of political agenda. Svitolina you have a lot to learn.
I totally support Azarenka. I disagree with Svitolina´s attitude. The tennis players have nothing to do with the war.
Because you are Alexandre who is russian mind. That as most of russian try to escape of responsibility that russia do. Or even worst support war.
@@user-rh4dd8hj5ndon’t be stupid.
Sport and politics do not belong together. Period.
Hitler's '30s Germany would be proud of English fans & media
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Svitolina decision not shaking hand with Russian/Belarusian Players😂😂😂...Is she a human😂
Yes, an amazing one! Huge respect to her!!
@@l.s.8938 No, she is a lousy one. Blaming an entire country of people for the actions of a few is gutless and cowardly. Azarenka should have given her the finger at the net.
@@0077725 their entire country LITERALLY supports the war, what are you even talking about?
@@l.s.8938 I can't take anyone who uses the word "literally" liberally like that seriously. Btw, how do you know "LITERALLY" everyone in Belarus supports the war? Did you ask approximately 9,498,238 people yourself?
@l.s.8938 neither country "entirely" supports the war. You need to get your facts straight. There are millions of citizens that don't support it. Please show me the video where Azarenka and every other Russian and Belarussian player states they support the war. If not, then Svitolena should shake their damn hands and stop being a coward.
Embarrassing for the Wimbledon crowd to boo Victoria
Svitolina suggested that tennis organizations should make her no-handshake attitude official. As smart as a tennis ball. But please don't overestimate the wisdom of tennis officials, especially the Brits and Americans - they already banned Russians from 2022 Wimbledon and tried to make Djokovic "Pfizered".
Yea it's the fault of tennis players that the war started and is continuing 😅, what a healthy & balanced perspective on the world haha
As my Dad always said, "show some class, win or lose"!
Svitolina is full of it. The players have nothing to do with the war.
Svitolina should be living in her own country but she lives in Dubai, and call herself patriot
But what does the players have to do with the fucking war?
Vika handled the whole thing very well.
Respect to dis Ukrainian hero🤗🤗
Azarenka, you are an athlete and she probably doesn't know that. If you follow this pattern, no one should shake hands with the American athletes.
@@ASS_ault must that be important "now"?
The Russian players have nothing to do with the political doings of their countries leadership! The Ukraine is wrong for this.
yes they do ,, some even support war like Khachanov
@@doctorgrigori585 So when does "Some" equal all?
Most respect for Azarenka
Azarenka is a class by her own! She stood next to Ukranians, offered help, knows what to do and how to be a respectful human being. Politics are out of it. If someone wants to make a statement, is to show that people are united and sports are a big part at this.
Classic example of .....Small brained people. *When You don't know the Whole story ...Never judge Situations or People.* In this Case it was Clearly Svitolinas decision instead of the Azarenka. But crowd boo'ed Azarenka.🙆♂️
since when have players become politicians. Although politicians are sleeping with each other behind closed doors. Its only the public who gets to suffer from their decisions. Kudos to Azarenka for respecting her opponent's wishes and taking the fall. Also, eastern Ukrainians also want Russia to take over. Wonder if players will mention that.
and you know so much about eastern ukrainians. Stop spreading russian propaganda
@@olesiash552 Amazing response! Do a search and you will figure. BTW, Russia invaded Ukraine because Ukraine wanted to become a part of NATO.
@@wozmac771 That's bs. After 2014 Ukraine can't join NATO. So it's just excuses from stupid people. If it would be true why Russia didn't invade Finland or Sweden ?
@@pavlosegeda8294 I am so sorry for commenting on the distinction between players and politicians. I am amazed at the ignorance that is perpetuated throughout. Apologies again.
@@wozmac771 It's cool when you live in peaceful country and can take your hypocritical stance. Btw now Eastern Ukrainians hate Russians even more then Western after whole this shelling.
AGREE WITH AZARENKA !! SHE WAS ALWAYS A NICE WOMAN AND PLAYER!!!
Svitolina is unprofessional. Instead of promoting peace and harmony she chooses not to shake hands. Athletes bear responsibility for expressing sportsmanship for future generations.
Shaking hand instead would show Putin and Zelyesky what life should be about.
How can you be this naive?
@@Marc-vk7rl you are so smart like my ass
@@Marc-vk7rl life should be probably like yours... S**T
That s how audians booing ajarenka
We keep thinking that war is only fought by, or only affects, soldiers. Civilians have always taken their part in the horrors of war, and this is the mildest of examples.
I think they should be showing unity as tennis players by shaking hands as opposed to displaying and furthering conflict.
About 80 percent of Russians ( including tennis players ) support Putin's policy. What do you think ?
Svitolina reportedly said she would not shake Azarenka's hand after the match. Azarenka then avoided shaking hands. I don't think she should have done that and let Svitolina decide. I wonder what the reaction of the crowd would have been then? If both tennis players had shaken hands after the match, it would have been a gesture not only for the tennis world.
Svitolina did not reportedly say it. She said it. In the above video and other places. I'm with Azerenka on this one. Svitolina had already decided
Nah the crowd is plain stupid. Azarenka, Kasatkina, Rybakina knows she doesn't want to shake hands so they didn't pretend to wait on nets like sneaky Sabalenka. I have huge respect for Azarenka but crowd is dumb.
Svitolina already decided that she would not shake hands... So Azarenka didn't make a big deal out of it. What's the problem?
@@user-fs9dt4tz1wThis female Svitolina is infatuated with herself. If she would be from any other country she would be the same stupid .
If I were azarenka I would have stood at the net and extended my hand straight out and made it incredibly awkward, just so Svitty feels the guilt 😂😂. Maybe an opponent should force her to shake hands next time. Just run over and grab her hand and shake it hard. Would love to see that lmao
I wish Victoria all the best ❤
I think that svitolina is not making disputes from players to players, she never do that before the war had begun. It is just a sign to make everyone know that how important the world peace should be.
She's right. Handshakes are simply "not a life-changing matter" and everyone should stop highlighting them anyway
ПУСТЬ БУДЕТ МИР! ПУСТЬ БУДУТ ОСТАНОВЛЕНЫ ВСЕ ВЗРЫВЫ И СПАСЕНЫ ЖИЗНИ! 🌎🕊
Its so stupid! Dont bring politics into sports. Its not Azarenkas decision to march on Ukraine.
❤Azarenka 👍👍👍💕 GREAT 💪 BIG RESPECT FROM SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭 AZARENKA ☀️
What's the song title on this video please?
I don't care about Russia or Ukraine,. I just wanna see tennis.. screw the fans who boo