Lesia Tsurenko: Ukrainian to take authorized motion after WTA ‘ethical abuse’

The WTA has emphasised its place in opposing Russia’s invasion and sustaining its help of Ukrainian athletes.

“From the outset, the WTA has been steadfast and clear in its condemnation of Russia’s battle on Ukraine and the actions of the Russian authorities in opposition to the Ukrainian individuals,” the affiliation stated.

“In keeping with our place, the WTA has taken quite a few steps to help our Ukrainian participant members, who’ve confronted nice challenges as skilled athletes.

“The WTA has been equally clear that it was based on rules of equality and non-discrimination and its guidelines present that competitions are open to all girls gamers who qualify primarily based on their advantage, and with out discrimination.

“In keeping with these rules, and in widespread with different tennis organizations, the WTA has taken the place that particular person athletes shouldn’t be penalised for the actions of their governments.”

It added: “Whereas the WTA has the best sympathy for the numerous challenges that Ms Tsurenko and our different Ukrainian athletes have confronted, we’re dissatisfied that she has determined to interact in litigation to hunt to carry the WTA accountable for her misery.

“Always, the WTA and its administration acted appropriately and in accordance with our guidelines, and we’re assured that we are going to prevail on this litigation.”