Yamstremska, 23, is usually requested about dealing with gamers from Russia at tournaments and not too long ago admitted she needed them to face the identical uncomfortable questions as she will get.

"Every single tournament, [we are asked the] same question, how we feel," she stated in May. "We said already our position. We don't feel really good.

"Like, how we are able to go on courtroom and play towards individuals who like Russia, towards the terroristic nation? How? It's tough emotionally."

Express Sport have contacted the WTA for comment.

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