Kalinskaya and Svitolina skipped the handshake, but at least the net didn't pick a side.
No handshake as Russia's Kalinskaya defeats Ukraine's Svitolina at US Open
At the US Open, Russian Anna Kalinskaya beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, but the match ended without the customary post-match handshake, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions. The WTA has no rule requiring handshakes, so no penalty applies, but the cold exit dominated post-match chatter.
Source: No handshake as Russia's Kalinskaya defeats Ukraine's Svitolina at US Open — News.com.au
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