The best tennis player's "Ukrainian" act before Wimbledon shocked Russian propagandists

In contrast to the best tennis player of Belarus Arina Sobolenko, world number one Iga Schwentek sees nothing wrong with political issues. At a press conference before the start of Wimbledon, the 22-year-old Pole said she approves of the idea of the tournament organizers asking tennis players to indicate their position, asking them questions about the war in Ukraine and who they support.

At the grass majors in London, Iga Schwentek will start with a match against China's Zhu Lin.

"We have to show good values, which I personally am going to do. Given last year's events, I think that's fair. I think everyone should be against the war. It makes sense to me," Schwentek said.

This action by the three-time Roland Garros champion shocked the pro-government Russian media, which promotes a narrative about sports outside politics.

RIA Novosti, Russia's main propaganda outlet, was outraged at Igi's words on social media.

"Is this the example the first racketeer of the world should set?" - The Russian "press" said in a note.

Note that Schwentek has been a constant voice of support for Ukraine since last February, and has consistently taken to the court with a yellow and blue ribbon on his headdress.

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