Russian tennis players recognized rivals in the first round of the US Open-2023
The rivals of Russian tennis players in the first round of the US Open 2023 have become known. This was reported in the official account of the tournament in the social network. X (former Twitter).
The first racket of Russia, US Open-2021 champion Daniil Medvedev will meet with the Hungarian Attila Balazs. Andrey Rublev, ranked eighth in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking, will fight with Finn Emil Ruusuvuori (56th racket of the world). Karen Khachanov, who is ranked 11th, will play with American Michael Mmo (94th).
On July 19, the head of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpischev, spoke about issuing visas to Russian players to participate in the 2023 US Open. “There should be no problems with the performance at the US Open, everyone will perform whoever wants. At the moment, none of our tennis players have complained to us, they have not reported any problems, ”the functionary said.
At the end of February 2022, most sports organizations suspended Russians and Belarusians from tournaments on the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee. At the same time, the Russians continue to play in tournaments under the auspices of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in a neutral status.
Source: Lenta
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