The Belarusian Victoria Azarenko will not play in the tournament Toronto WTA 1000from August 7 to 14, because his visa application to enter Canada was rejected, according to the two-time Grand Slam champion.
The player, 33 years old and world number 20, missed out Wimbledon in June due to the organization’s veto of Russian and Belarusian tennis players for invading Ukraine.
Tennis governing bodies have banned Russia and Belarus from participating in international team competitions, but players from the two countries can compete as neutrals at the individual level.
same as Montreal ATP Masters 1000 As in the WTA 1000 in Toronto, other compatriots of Victoria Azarenka, who live in the United States, participated without problems.
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“It is very sad to miss one of my favorite tournaments. I love playing in Canada, with great fans and a place where I have made many friends over the years,” Azarenka said.
will return to Cincinnati WTA 1000from August 15 to 21.
Source: La Verdad
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