Even a star Belarusian will play: US Open will hold a charity tournament in support of Ukraine on Independence Day

11 August 2022, 15:13 | Sports
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It is noted that during the tournament it is planned to raise about two million dollars..

The fact of holding a charity event is stated on the US Open page on Instagram.

In the event, which will be held on the Independence Day of Ukraine - August 24, such top tennis players as Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaras, Taylor Fritz, Amanda Anisimova, Felix Auger-Aliasim, Iga Schwentek, Matteo Berrettini, the winner of seven.

As for Azarenka, she was recently denied a visa by Canada. Thus, she will not be able to enter the tournament in Toronto.. Earlier, the Belarusian spoke out against Wimbledon banning tennis players from aggressor countries from participating in competitions..



We add that the US Open nevertheless decided to allow athletes from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus to the tournament, although it was previously noted that they could follow the path of the British.

US Open will be held from August 29 to September 11, 2022;

At the US Open, four Ukrainians will also play in the main draw: Angelina Kalinina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremska and Lesya Tsurenko. Daria Snigur, Ekaterina Beindl and Ekaterina Zavatskaya will play in the qualification of the last Grand Slam tournament of this season.




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