Russian tennis player Anastasia Potapova, the 24th racket of the world, said in an interview with the Championship that she was ready to sign a declaration of neutrality in order to be able to take part in the Wimbledon tournament this season.
“I read about this in the media, but personally no one from the WTA approached me and said:“ Here, Nastya, in a month we will send a paper to the post office, you will need to make a signature. I will make a signature, but who will be easier from it? Nothing will end, she will not change anything, ”Potapova said.
She also noted that she “expressed her opinion more than once” about “everything that happens.” “And like any reasonable person, I am against what is happening. But if you have to sign to go to England, I think all of us will. Because after all we are athletes, our age is not so long, and we want to play as much as possible. Especially when it comes to the Grand Slam tournament,” Potapova added.
To be admitted to Wimbledon this season, Russian and Belarusian tennis players must sign a “declaration of neutrality”. The admission conditions include a ban on expressing support for the special operation in Ukraine. Also, tennis players who receive state funding from Russia and/or Belarus (including sponsorship from companies under the control or control of these states) will not be allowed to the tournament.
Source: Rosbalt
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