Russian tennis player Elina Avanesyanwho lives and trains in Valencia and is currently number 58 in the world, A new nationality appears on the WTA list with the flag of Armenia.
“I am honored to announce that I have received my Armenian citizenship and will proudly represent Armenia starting at the Cincinnati Open on Monday!“Wrote Avanesyan, 21, in his social networks.
He added that he was “excited” to represent the homeland of his ancestors. and promises to give his best in the upcoming competitions.
“Thank you all for your tireless support!“said the player to his fans.
In July, the tennis player reached the final of a WTA tournament for the first time in her career, where she lost to the Russian Mirra Andreeva.
According to independent Russian media, since the start of the war in Ukraine and the sanctions against Moscow, more than 350 professional athletes, most of them chess players, have left Russia and changed their nationality.
Source: La Verdad
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