‘She lives in Moscow, her parents live in Moscow….she’s Russian!’: Fury as tennis fans mock Wimbledon’s ban on Russian players competing in this year’s event after Moscow-born Elena Rybakina won her first Grand Slam title on Centre Court
Tennis fans have taken to social media to mock Wimbledon‘s ban on Russian and Belarusian players from competing in this year’s event after Moscow-born Elena Rybakina won the Ladies’ Singles Final on Saturday.
The 23-year-old – who now represents Kazakhstan – came from behind to beat Tunisia’s world No. 2 Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the blazing heat on Centre Court to win her first ever Grand Slam singles title.
But with players from Russia and Belarus banned by the All England Club earlier this year as a result of the invasion and war in Ukraine, Rybakina’s achievement has caused anger amongst…
