The world's 666th-ranked tennis player called the decision to pair with a Russian woman at Wimbledon-2023 a failure

Norwegian tennis player Ulrikke Eikeri has apologized for being paired with Russia's Alexandra Panova at the WImbledon-2023 British Open. The 30-year-old Oslo native was eliminated from the tournament together with the representative of the aggressor country in the second round.

In an interview with SVT Sport, Eikeri called it a mistake to enter the competition in London with the Russian, whose country is waging a criminal war against Ukraine. The 666th-ranked singles player and 55th-ranked doubles player emphasized her opposition to the Russian Federation's invasion.

"I'm really sorry. Looking back, I wish I had thought about my decision sooner, but unfortunately I didn't. I am very sorry for my choice given what is happening in the world. I am in full support of Ukraine. I am strongly against the invasion of Ukraine and I sympathize with the Ukrainians who are suffering," said Akery.

Recall, Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok became the winner of WImbledon-2023 in mixed doubles, which has never managed to representatives of our country. And Russian Mirra Andreeva made a demarche after her defeat by American Madison Keys. She was punished for her behavior with the largest penalty at the tournament.

As reported by OBOZREVATEL, Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva no longer intends to represent her native country in international competitions.

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