I don't remember any American or British tennis players being asked about whether they support the Iraq War. Since when has it been the role of sports people to explain the actions of their Governments?
I suspect if Sabalenka were to speak out against her country, it still wouldn't be enough in the eyes of Kostyuk. Please keep politics out of tennis. The athletes aren't responsible for the actions of their country's leaders
Some ukrainians started to see themselves as moral compasses in the world and keep lecturing everyone about everything. Come on guys... I mean seriously 😅
@@wtfisthis1094. “Belarus isn’t Russia though”??? Are you having a laugh? Or are you just unaware that the evil Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko allowed Russia to invade Ukraine from Belarus itself! From their side of the Belarusian/Ukrainian border? If so, you really need to properly inform yourself.
@@temsedgwick9494 So, no one should shake hands with Germans, Austrians, or Hungarians, either. No one should shake hands with the English, the French, or the Spanish. They colonized the world. Shaking hands with the Turkish? Nope. How about Mongolians? Of course not. The Japanese? Nope. So you pretty much only have like half a dozen countries that didn't commit any massacres, had no part in any wars, etc. Everyone else should hate each other. What a fantastic idea. Even better. What if a Vietnamese was born in the USA? Should that person hate himself/herself for it? What about Vietnamese women who are married to an American guy? Should they hate each other? My wife is American, and I'm Hungarian. Should we hate each other because our countries were at war during WW2? Just wow... Not to mention, Ukrainians did and still doing bad things to Hungarians to this day. Should I hate every single Ukrainian for it? Even if only their government oppresses Hungarian minorities?
Vietnamese don't need any body. They don't have any grudge against France or USA. This was the past. The Americans or French people today are not responsible of colonisation. They are intelligent people not like the Algerians or the AFricans who still say they are victims of French colonisation. You see the difference. After 40 years of wars, 2 millions of death they sacrifice themselves for their future.
German and British soldiers shook hands and played football in No Man’s Land, it shows ordinary citizens do not necessarily think like politicians and that there is hope for peace.
@@Michelle-414 They're not, instead they're traveling around the world, while their people are suffering from the war. Kostjuk and these other fermale Ukrainian players have neither manners nor sportsmanship. All they can do is whining, demanding and complaining.
Yes kostyuk should almost be wanting to show peace by shaking a Belarusian persons hand. Show that Ukrainians represent peace in this war, this is what they want.
Her responses don't even make sense .. she just rambles on and on. I will give Svitolina some credit for at least being coherent though I disagree with her.
Imagine just Imagine if British/American players were treated like this around the time of the Iraq war. The media would have gone nuts and so would have the people. The western hypocrisy is so unbelievable that the sheep can't see anything wrong. The more I see these kinds of things the more I support Russian and Belarusian players. Hypocrisy is so obvious but amazingly many still can not see it.
@Geekylove 360 He will watch that square box and thinks whatever that says is real or is correct. Where I come from, we believe he is a sheep following the shepherd (tv)
a kind of uninhibited racism? Or just the ordinary expression of a fierce hatred...motivated by what anyway? Surely the abyssal void...the lack of knowledge and culture, and an idea of the world constructed in front of your television...my poor...
@@PIKATCHUKATCHU he is hardly a racist, most likely this is a migrant. they always painfully perceive attention to other people's problems on the part of society, because they did not feel this in relation to their own countries
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Kostyuk demands Sabalenka to tear her clothes and mortify herself because of the war in Ukraine, and meanwhile she leads a wealthy celebrity life herself, traveling around the world spending time in attractive places and luxury hotels. She probably takes an example from the first lady of Ukraine, "national heroine" and "martyr" Olena Zelenska.
Pathetic against a proud woman so is speaking up in defence of her besieged homeland. She's a brave young woman. All you commentators are out of touch with reality.
It’s the Ukranian Way in case you haven’t realized yet. (From me here in the USA 🇺🇸 realizing after meeting a few aside from which was my most horrible girlfriend personally )
@Socialists are true fascists (Andy peltola) I know about Azov. But unfortunately in most countries are military groups like that. This doesn’t change the fact that Russia bombs innocent people.
@@dominikaxy if you want to be an activist then you can go to some square and make a protest, this is tennis , it is about fair play . By the way I m sure that the Ukrainian girl is staying in a 5 stars hotel in France, this out of context compared to the situation that people are living in Ukraine isn't it?
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
@@deadpoolguy283 This is not politics, it's a war with people dying everyday. This isn't one country throwing tariffs on the other or pulling oil or grain deals. this is literally people being blown to smithereens. I guess by definition of politics it is different from yours, but this is a blood bath, not politics.
So tired of these almost teenagers ball hitters thinking that they should have opinions about the hardest questions in the world. Play and respect your game, be humble and shut up already!!!
A "teenage ball hitter" is also tired, but her tiredness is because her closest one can be gone one day to the better world. Not because of the disease or being old. "Hardest" questions are so for the people without any sympathy, heart and elementary analysis skills and dignity, just a random TH-cam commentators or simple trolls, getting a dirty money for dirty words. I sincerely wish you to have at least 10% of life and feelings as people in Ukraine after February 24th 2022. Suddenly "hardest" things can become the easiest.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
The Ukraine doesn't deserve it. They asked for war, they got war. Killing their own people for 8 years simply because they speak Russian and have Russian last names? What comes around goes around.
Unfortunately, the best times in women's tennis when Sharapova, Serena,Justine,Kim,Venus,Dementieva,Myskina,Devenport,Safina,Radwanska.Between these girls were great battles on tennis court and no politics
Conversely, Kostyuk doesn’t have to shake her hand. The heck with repercussions from speaking out, Kostyuk has to deal with getting bombed when she goes back home.
@@charleso6316 The more they should call out then? Even chess player Ian Nepomniachtchi did. Yes, they can't stop the war but they can call out clearly sincerely. Her comments come long after the war happened and just a simple sentence or two during press conference.
She clearly sounds so immature and only making a fool of herself by behaving so childishly. Sabalenka doesn't give a s**t if Kostyuk doesn't respect her. She earns the respect of everyone by being the dignified one during all this. It's Kostyuk who loses respect from people for behaving like an immature child.
If you don't respect her, then don't compete her, loose points and go home with no trophy. At least you don't need fool excuses for ignoring sport traditions.
Sabalenka said something that risks her being thrown out of a 4th floor window. Kostyuk is acting like Zelensky “give us everything we are the greatest ever”
Nah, urks were like that way before zelensky. They believe that they're a "superior race" and they behave decently only when they want to gain something out of you.
Ukraine in war out man tennis players doesn't playing in tennis tournaments from 24.02.2022 ask youself why? It is easy to say we scared to say it. In same time only Rublev was wrote it on camera other silent.
Kostyuk should stop staying in luxury hotels on tour but go back and join the men fighting in Bakhmut than this nonsense as if Aryna has the power to influence Putin outside her public condemnation of the war
@@lewisstinker correct me if I’m wrong ,but here is the Ukrainian one displaying some inappropriate inflated patriotism,right? And it’s her country burning down,not Russia.
I have an idea; let´s allso stop shaking hands with American tennis players!! I mean, they have invaded in the last 50/60 years Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq again for the second time, etcetera... Who´s in favour???
This is not the first time she's done this. Also it's not the other tennis players' fault for issues that are magnitudes upon magnitudes larger than her individual self. It's not fair to put pressure on mere individuals who play.......Tennis for a living. It's time to grow up
You can come to Dnipro, Ukraine. I live here right now. We will sit every day with you under bomb and rocket shelling from Russia and Belorus and then we will talk about this situation, ok? 2 days ago one rocket hit 2 houses in like 4km from me. 1 child is dead. And after all that you are talking about fair play etc. As I told before, come to Ukraine, it will be free to love in my house how much you want
@@zatushne Of course. No one confronted Americans about war in Iraq or Afghanistan. No one confronted a single Russian over the war in Chechnya. No one confronted a single Chinese sportsman over their invasion of Vietnam in 1979 or their threats to invade Taiwan in this day and age. No one confronted, heck even an Iraqi athlete over their invasion of Kuwait back in 1990. So going by those standards, we should not adhere to double standards by simply not getting involved in another's affair especially when outside of the political and war arena. Sports is where we get to view each other and compatriots with like minded love to perfect the art and to pursue excellence in what we do. Never forget sportsmanship, it is the gateway to bridging gaps and mending relations. We are all after all human
@Yeva I 2nd what Joseph said, also as Sabalenka said, none of the Athletes from Russia or Belaruse support the war, some including herself,Azaranka,Medvedev, Rublev have worn anti war shirts during practice and bracelets during matches, Medvedev even considered changing citizenship when it was looking REALLY bad for Ukraine until they started regaining ground.
Many of us respect Kostyuk's personal integrity for supporting her homeland under siege by the Russians. It's you who lose all respect for such shallow comments.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Congrats to sabalenka, sweet kind human and hope she wins many more grandslams. No wonder womens tennis is boring to watch when most women DO NOT show gamesmenship and sportsmanship. I like sabalenka and elena as players for their talent on the tennis court. You cannot blame russian sporting players and in addition there would be retaliation to their own families in russia. Also, why not do the same double standard treatment of uk/usa players when the illegal war of iraq began? Hypocricy at its finest
All that Elena wants is a clear statement from Sabalenka, she can say "we dont support war" but that doesnt mean she doesnt support Putin or Lukaszenka. Bialorusian and Russian athlethes are afraid to say it or just dont want to say it because they support their leaders. Anyone can say "I dont want wars", "I dont like wars", "we are not supprting what is happening" but the thing is they should speak like it is and they arent, thats the problem some tennis players have with it and I fully agree, JUST SAY IT LIKE IT IS!
@@UnitedViva Well, Martha supports her leader. Whos a tax money stealing war mongering Dictator who parties with G7 while his people have to fight his war. IDK where you live but for me this is worse.
MERCI pour cette analyse très juste. Les ukrainiens sont hypocrites et se sentent supérieurs à d'autres pays en guerre. Tout le monde se doit d'être d'accord avec eux et maintenant ils donnent des ordres aux pays développés en exigeant des aides à tout va. Pourtant avant la guerre, peu de monde à l'internationale ne connaissait ce petit pays. 😂
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
So much hate in Marta’s heart. Blaming Aryna and disrespecting her in front of the whole world will not bring peace to Ukraine neither fame or peace to Marta. Pointing and criticizing others is not the right way to resolve the conflicts and hopefully within 10 years Marta will realize it. Indeed, Aryna doesn’t support the war, neither do any Russian or Belarusian athletes and any true human being. The only language and solution for humanity is love.
Marta as a Ukrainian has the right to feel bad and hateful but she should know which one to blame. And if she is a Christian Orthodox like most Ukrainians are she should try to change this behaviour and follow the teaching of our Lord.
If your people were being bombed and killed u might not want to shake hands with nationals from the invading country. You preach about love and empathy yet shown none yourself
Why are people surprised! That Ukrainians are still upset. I get it, it's not on your news feed anymore. Doesn't mean it isn't real. You people are cold.
@@hikarux4082 So, I guess what you are saying must be true in that case. Thank you for enlightening us. We don't need any proof, we will take your wise words for granted, because you are fair and just.
Na, you are not in her shoes. If your country is being invaded, your people being killed, your lands being bombed 24/7 you will not be chill. I am not saying it is the right thing to do, but at the very least, it is understandable.
@@k3myst21 Ukrainians have mass murdered 18000 thousands Russian speaking Ukrainians in Dombass, since 2014! What do you think of that? Were they less important than other Ukrainians??????????
And more and more people won’t. Those of us that know what’s been happening in that country since 2013/2014 know who is really behind the war. When this ends, the world will be different and Ukraine will be smaller. The longer this drags on, the smaller Ukraine will be. Instead of countries like the UK calling for peace talks, they are urging Ukrainians to die. That’s disgusting.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
whatever..it's just a refused handshake...you act like someone blew up an apartment building with a Cruise Missile.....oh wait, that did happen with Belarussia's help....
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
She has to know something. Sabalenka is not those people out there causing problems in the battlefield. It’s a tennis tournament, my goodness. She should watch Schindler’s list, as to know a little something about history..that not all people in the same party are evil.
@@Paul-rm9ev Who are invaders? Tennis players? Maybe Aryna invaded deep into Marta's part of the court. Probably you think she should be fined because of that.
@@mikeb9361 Her behavior has more to do with anger than narcissism. What’s childish is to accuse Kostyuk of not doing the right thing for her country while Sabalenka literally hasn’t done anything for hers
@@clementg2437 Sabalenka is not obligated to do anything for her country and Kostyuk's anger is worth nothing when propagated out of such a comfort zone. I am Ukranian myself btw and I simply feel disgusted when people like her are only interested in self-presentation which is not helping in this gruesome situation.
@@mikeb9361 She’s not obligated but then should be treated as such. Comfort zone? Her (yours too looks like) country is literally under constant fire. I couldn’t tell Mike B was Ukrainian. I get your point but others wouldn’t be pleased to see her shaking Sabalenka’s hand like nothing is going on.
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
War has place everywhere you m....n. Just because some guys throwing a ball at each other, does not mean we forget what is going on in Ukraine, and that those so called "role models", don't speak out against war how they should.
Aryna may well have relatives in Belarus who might get harmed if she speaks out. In any case, I applaud her win, and what is more, she is now the No.1 according to the live rankings.
I can suffer at any moment from the explosion, but the fact that her relatives will become a victim of a monster that they themselves raised does not bother me
@@dominikaxy id give more than 1 thumbs up if i could...many more (i dont know if aryna supports lukashenko....i just dont know what these russian/belarus athletes can do but renounce their citizenship ...life is tough
I feel that Marta is just mad because Aryna was sending missiles and hitting bombs over to her side of the court, and also because Aryna has bigger bazookas than she does.
@@almason253 Then she should stop traveling around the world and play tennis and instead fight for her Ukraine like thousands of Ukrainian women do. She doesn't even donate her price money to her people, because she loves to live in luxury out of the Ukraine.
Now I'm waiting for Kostyuk to voice her opinion on the drone attack in Moscow or the incursion in Belgorod. Did she speak about Kiev's actions in Donbass after 2014? She really needs to state an opinion about every event that takes place because it's not an one sided conflict.
Drones in Moscow or a legion that consists of the Russians themselves killed someone in Belgorod? or a drone in Moscow? and when rockets fly to Ukraine every day and hit residential buildings, then nothing, right? recently got into a mental hospital, was there a military facility there? No
Read about rules of the war. They do exist. I refer to prohibition of damage of civilian infrastructure and buildings, torture of civilians and killing civilians.And Ukraine didn’t break it. Damaging of military facilities and killing military is authorized. Read up on the topic before mouthing your opinion
C'mon man, these attacks are civil conflict inside moskovia. So why would you cry about it if you claimed since 2014 Donbass war was inner conflict? That's a boomerang for you, russcists
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Exactly. Why the west is so much against Russia and doesn't care about plenty of US/west invasions all over the world that cost much more lives BTW. Just recently there was survey in Iraq and two thirds of the population admitted the life was better before the US invasion (illegal I should underline). And how about Libya which 12 years after the US/western intervention is in the permanent state of a civil war. Not to mention that the US army occupies about the third of Syria, again without any mandate. And as for Ukraine, it is not an innocent victim despite that the western politicians and media try to unisono claim that.
@@williamwhite3774 And USA also invaded Vietnam,Afghanistan,Panama,Grenada,Cuba and so on…….Chechnya is a part of the Russian Federation ,so repeat you school lessons,as for Syria there is no simple proofs of Russia using chemical there,and no doubts,USA also invades Syria since September 2014.
Do you really think her fellow countrymen/women would thank her for shaking the hand of the representative of an enemy nation whilst they are being slaughtered and robbed? You do not understand how it feels to be invaded.
Actually Marta not only explained herself really well but also pushed the agenda to the max. If you are no. 1 in the world then not only you can do anything financially but also you MUST ask Belarus and /or Russia to stop this war immediately. P.s. when is the next ATP tournament in Ukraine by the way. Kiev Open it used to be called
I remember during the olympics in Brazil that an egyptian judo practitioner refused to shake hand with the Israeli opponent. The brazilian public started to throw all bunch of stuff at the egyptian guy. Not shaking is extremely disrespectful. If they received order from their organization that they should be banned.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Je demande que cette joueuse ukrainienne soit sanctionnée pour ne pas avoir serré la main de sa partenaire de jeu biélorusse !! Il ne faut pas mélangé politique et sport, où guerre et sport !! Sanction contre les joueurs ukrainiens d’ailleurs ils sont nuls comme sportifs 👎👎👎
As a french, stop the hypocrisy ! American and english players were not sidelined or unflagged when their gouvernments invaded Irak in 2003 suddenly and for no reason. I find this difference in treatment really unfair. Bravo Sabalenka !! 🇧🇾 Ukrainiens people are manipulated by the english and the americans who hate the russians in general. Politics should NOT interfere in sport. Sport should bring us together ! Thanks !
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
If you are playing tennis, while your country is at war it means that you have to concentrate, not think about war and act accordingly. If you want to drag war onto the tennis court and behave like this, then stay at home and defend your country!!!
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Kostyuk grow up. War is done by the freaking government and I believe no normal citizen of any country wants this war no! You can still respect each other as a sportsmanship. Our ancestors went though alot of hardship during the wars afterwards people learn to respect each other and left this behind. Look at the Olympics. How many of these countries fought each other in the past wars? But you still see respect. With your attitude, you should stop playing tennis and get into the battle field. Period
I like Aryna a lot. She is a great player and is a lot more clued up on this sort of thing than others may give her credit for. You don’t need her respect to beat her, Aryna.
Kostyuk would not condemm Ukraine if Ukraine had invaded another country. It is hypocritical of her to suggest that Sabalenka should be critical of Belarus when she hasn't been on the other side. Doesn't she understand the consequences of criticising your own country ?
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people. As for French crowd, no wonder... We remember what side they took in WWII.
I have no respect for you, Kostyuk. It's better for you to withdraw before the tournament began. Sports is supposed to be sportive. Salute for Sabalenka.
like not shaking hands with Russians and Belarusians will help end the war. drama queen out, lets move on. Respect begets respect. Kostyuk unneccessarily shifting blame to other people who are in no way responsible for what their governments are deciding.
Tennis players/athletes don’t declare war on countries. It seems so petty not to shake hands or look at people & it will seem the same 10 years from now. Hoping for the end of the fighting🙏🏻
But Sabalenka supported Belarusian’s dictatorship. She signed letter of support while he was beating and arresting opposition and later she celebrated New Year with him.
So, Sabalenka is from Russia, therefore she must be bad? Or what am I misunderstanding here? This is no different than racism. Same mindset, same prejudice and same unreasonable opinions.
Please, since 2014 there has been a genocide of Russian-speaking citizens in Ukraine. when the U.S. invaded Yemen, Siria, Serbia, Iraq... Shouldn't other athletes have congratulated the Americans on their victory? It is really pathetic when politics is mixed into sport that is never black and white. I do not agree with the behaviour of athletes who do not respect others..
What was the genocide like? There were numerous riots by the revolted russian minority, which were pacified just like the anti-war protests in Russia. Better tell me what Russia did to Chechnya after it declared independence
She is upset that Sabalenka doesn't talk about war but i havent see her speak or share about war in her social media platforms, instead she posts every day about her chilling around the world..... so basically politics and sports shouldn't come together, if so then there will no be sports and game between mostly every countries becoz of political situation. Period.
it`s disgusting how much politics got involved into sports,music and culture!how long will the this last?they immediately deleted that video on twitter!boycott all such media.thanks to the french crowd!
Its not politics, there is a war on and belarus has helped and continues to help putin by locking up stolen ukrainian children. Sorry this war is infringing on your fun...
Politics has everything to do with sports. Competitors represent political constructs known as countries. In this case, there it is a terrorist state which oversees bombings of residential areas, castrations and mutilations of the local inhabitants. I suggest you go watch some videos of the previously mentioned acts. You've quite clearly walled yourself off from the reality of thousands of dead on a daily basis.
Kostyuk is an embarrassment to tennis. Sabalenka just wants to stay out of politics. Why can’t she understand that? They’re here to play tennis, not preach about war! Glad she’s out of the tournament!!
I don't remember any American or British tennis players being asked about whether they support the Iraq War. Since when has it been the role of sports people to explain the actions of their Governments?
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Don't compare Iraq or Afganistan with Ukraine, Ukraine is in Europe and much more developed civilized country, who cares about Iraq syria so on.
Western Double Standards again!!
@@dastanprobg2071 what a dumb comment. Afghanistan was more developed than Ukraine before the Afghan war. You're incredibly ignorant.
@@dastanprobg2071 ... you care that is why you did comment about it.
I suspect if Sabalenka were to speak out against her country, it still wouldn't be enough in the eyes of Kostyuk. Please keep politics out of tennis. The athletes aren't responsible for the actions of their country's leaders
It’s affects everyone. You cannot keep a looming global war out of your little game. Grow up.
@@williamwhite3774global war ????
@@nanisnabor4099 I guess it only a war when its your country being attacked.
@@petermarshall6577 its russia ukraine with the help of usa who cant stand russia...so no its not a global war, plenty of countries could care less
Nope. Nothing is enough until the war is over. So get used to it
Some ukrainians started to see themselves as moral compasses in the world and keep lecturing everyone about everything. Come on guys... I mean seriously 😅
@@lequipefourteen822 Edinburgh, Scotland.
Yeah dude, what a bullsh1t they did
@@lequipefourteen822Belarus isn’t Russia though? And England has already done that to Scotland????? Your point makes no sense
Ukrainians are out of control at this point.
@@wtfisthis1094. “Belarus isn’t Russia though”???
Are you having a laugh? Or are you just unaware that the evil Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko allowed Russia to invade Ukraine from Belarus itself! From their side of the Belarusian/Ukrainian border?
If so, you really need to properly inform yourself.
So should Vietnameseand Iraqi and Afghani players never shake American players hands? Glad to see the better player win!
Those wars are over. But, yes, it would be defensible for a Viet athlete to not shake an American athletes hand when the US invaded their country.
@@temsedgwick9494this is a very healthy way of seeing things..
@@temsedgwick9494 So, no one should shake hands with Germans, Austrians, or Hungarians, either. No one should shake hands with the English, the French, or the Spanish. They colonized the world. Shaking hands with the Turkish? Nope. How about Mongolians? Of course not. The Japanese? Nope. So you pretty much only have like half a dozen countries that didn't commit any massacres, had no part in any wars, etc. Everyone else should hate each other. What a fantastic idea. Even better. What if a Vietnamese was born in the USA? Should that person hate himself/herself for it? What about Vietnamese women who are married to an American guy? Should they hate each other? My wife is American, and I'm Hungarian. Should we hate each other because our countries were at war during WW2? Just wow...
Not to mention, Ukrainians did and still doing bad things to Hungarians to this day. Should I hate every single Ukrainian for it? Even if only their government oppresses Hungarian minorities?
@@temsedgwick9494 Ah okay. let's do more war's because if they are over nobody cares anyway. Great logic Tem :)
Vietnamese don't need any body. They don't have any grudge against France or USA. This was the past. The Americans or French people today are not responsible of colonisation. They are intelligent people not like the Algerians or the AFricans who still say they are victims of French colonisation. You see the difference. After 40 years of wars, 2 millions of death they sacrifice themselves for their future.
German and British soldiers shook hands and played football in No Man’s Land, it shows ordinary citizens do not necessarily think like politicians and that there is hope for peace.
Noted, your argument is very clever and smart👍🏻
And french
proof
Theres only hope for pace when dictators like Putin are overthrown
German and British soldiers didn't have social media with Russian nationalists. Otherwise, great pt.
How about withdrawing from the match if you think the opponent is supporting the war. That would be taking a stand.
Already happened - Tsurenko vs sabalenka IW
She doesn't have the guts to go fight in her country, so she resorts to cheap stunts like this.
Politics and / sports/ separate 😊
Her family is being attacked in Ukraine. You may not understand how she feels. She can speak anytime because it’s her country.
Tell that to Putin who repetadly used cover of Olympics to start military operations. He wants you to separate it and not see the whole picture.
If she is so into the conflict, why is she playing tennis instead of helping her country?
You don't really understand some basic principles do you? And you know why? Because you don't know what principles are.
How do you she's not sending money there?
@@Michelle-414 They're not, instead they're traveling around the world, while their people are suffering from the war. Kostjuk and these other fermale Ukrainian players have neither manners nor sportsmanship. All they can do is whining, demanding and complaining.
Marta Kostyuk helps her country by disrespecting people who represent aggresive regimes invading her country. It has to be shown to the world. To you.
@@peter_oso The Ukrainian tennis players are losing more and more respect and sympathy with their childish behavior.
Kostyuk should know that putting pressure on other athletes is WRONG!!!
Sabalenka’s answer was great and honest!
Yes kostyuk should almost be wanting to show peace by shaking a Belarusian persons hand. Show that Ukrainians represent peace in this war, this is what they want.
Her responses don't even make sense .. she just rambles on and on. I will give Svitolina some credit for at least being coherent though I disagree with her.
@@julesdean811 Well, this is also what they must seek, if they want to survive that war!
Bravo Sabalenka elle s'est montrée courtoise et pleine de bon sens.
yes she said it loud and clear her opposition to war, idk what else Kosty wants
Imagine just Imagine if British/American players were treated like this around the time of the Iraq war. The media would have gone nuts and so would have the people. The western hypocrisy is so unbelievable that the sheep can't see anything wrong. The more I see these kinds of things the more I support Russian and Belarusian players. Hypocrisy is so obvious but amazingly many still can not see it.
So you want yo say that you support people who support genocide (not openly but silently)? Nice of you
@@klover2813 Keep watching that square box.
@@klover2813
How did you come to that conclusion?
@Geekylove 360 He will watch that square box and thinks whatever that says is real or is correct. Where I come from, we believe he is a sheep following the shepherd (tv)
@@MrMudassaranwarвы совершенно правы
The idea a French crowd will dwell on their actions 10years from now or whenever is laughable.
a kind of uninhibited racism? Or just the ordinary expression of a fierce hatred...motivated by what anyway? Surely the abyssal void...the lack of knowledge and culture, and an idea of the world constructed in front of your television...my poor...
@@PIKATCHUKATCHU he is hardly a racist, most likely this is a migrant. they always painfully perceive attention to other people's problems on the part of society, because they did not feel this in relation to their own countries
That is the single dumbest thing I have heard in a while ,, Kostyuk should just stop talking she comes across as dumb
You're right! We, French people, are too intelligent for that!
@@PIKATCHUKATCHU It doesn't matter, he is just jalous of French civilisation!
You are tenis player not a politician. You must be am example. Happy for aryna is an excelente player.
War, especially a vicious attack of a giant country on a smaller nation, is everybody's problem. War is well beyond "politics".
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Kostyuk demands Sabalenka to tear her clothes and mortify herself because of the war in Ukraine, and meanwhile she leads a wealthy celebrity life herself, traveling around the world spending time in attractive places and luxury hotels. She probably takes an example from the first lady of Ukraine, "national heroine" and "martyr" Olena Zelenska.
Sorry who in your mind is a hero then, let me guess its ukraines fault they were attacked and putin is right somehow?
exactly, literally just left a comment pretty much voicing the same sentiments. it's just hypocrisy at it's best.
@@alastairwallace6153 Read Leon's comment again. He never said anything about it being Ukraine's fault.
So does all the russian players while their putin kills innocent people
Pathetic against a proud woman so is speaking up in defence of her besieged homeland. She's a brave young woman. All you commentators are out of touch with reality.
Being hateful is not helpful at all. She is burying herself.
It’s the Ukranian Way in case you haven’t realized yet. (From me here in the USA 🇺🇸 realizing after meeting a few aside from which was my most horrible girlfriend personally )
@@SFbayArea94121 a rocket never flew into your house
She just said that she doesn't hate her. Did you event watch it?
True
@Hunter_Gatherer🇬🇪 ...event or even?... or she is perhaps envy of her
Sabalenka well educated and wise
It's WAR. Don't you know ?
She supports Lukashenko. I wish you were educated on what is going in Belarus.
@Socialists are true fascists (Andy peltola) I know about Azov. But unfortunately in most countries are military groups like that. This doesn’t change the fact that Russia bombs innocent people.
@@dominikaxy if you want to be an activist then you can go to some square and make a protest, this is tennis , it is about fair play . By the way I m sure that the Ukrainian girl is staying in a 5 stars hotel in France, this out of context compared to the situation that people are living in Ukraine isn't it?
But she needs to lower her voice because she screames too loud during a match .
If you won’t shake hands, don’t play the match
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
True, spit this russian trash in her face
you don't need to shake hands lol
@@TonyDracon Its called Sportsmanshio. If she wants to be big in politics she should do what Shillensky did: Sleep wth Oligarchs.
@@deadpoolguy283 This is not politics, it's a war with people dying everyday. This isn't one country throwing tariffs on the other or pulling oil or grain deals. this is literally people being blown to smithereens. I guess by definition of politics it is different from yours, but this is a blood bath, not politics.
So tired of these almost teenagers ball hitters thinking that they should have opinions about the hardest questions in the world. Play and respect your game, be humble and shut up already!!!
100%
A "teenage ball hitter" is also tired, but her tiredness is because her closest one can be gone one day to the better world. Not because of the disease or being old. "Hardest" questions are so for the people without any sympathy, heart and elementary analysis skills and dignity, just a random TH-cam commentators or simple trolls, getting a dirty money for dirty words.
I sincerely wish you to have at least 10% of life and feelings as people in Ukraine after February 24th 2022.
Suddenly "hardest" things can become the easiest.
Watch the video after the match. People booed the refusal of handshake but Sabalenka was applauded by the crowd
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
We know genius, we are all watching the same video....
@@scotthughes7440 I didnt know that.
@@scotthughes7440 What an embarrassing comment. He made the comment for ALL that didn't know. There are not all geniuses out there like you.
This is sport and should not be mixed with politics, shut up Martha and behave yourself!
I do not think peace will be possible with this kind of behaviour...
They don't want peace anyway. Lots of corporates are earning through war.
The Ukraine doesn't deserve it. They asked for war, they got war. Killing their own people for 8 years simply because they speak Russian and have Russian last names? What comes around goes around.
You are joking right? I knew italians are a joke, but still. Peace when you are coming to my home to take my life? Stop trolling.
Whose behaviour?
I agree, ruzzians can't live in peace.
Kostyuk, i get why she did that, but in the end, showing respect to each other is the only way war doesn't consume us.
Bull....children are dying. Take a stand spineless.
Well said regarding war doesn't consume us.
Ignorant Westerner moment
typical westoid
@@chriswilde7246 Yes it does.
Unfortunately, the best times in women's tennis when Sharapova, Serena,Justine,Kim,Venus,Dementieva,Myskina,Devenport,Safina,Radwanska.Between these girls were great battles on tennis court and no politics
I miss those golden days. And yeah I wholeheartedly agree with you that tennis and sports in general used to separate itself from politics.
@@forzacmo9069Mmmm.. Did you miss historic class?
Lol I am glad that the loudmouth bullies Serena and Venus are gone. Best tennis times are the current tennis times, in terms of Women's Tennis.
i miss those golden days, there are no stars like before
@@wrestlinganime4life288 did you miss the entire school system ?
She doesnt have a responsibility ofp speaking about the war shes just a tennis player
Conversely, Kostyuk doesn’t have to shake her hand. The heck with repercussions from speaking out, Kostyuk has to deal with getting bombed when she goes back home.
Isn't that unsportsmanlike conduct held accountable with fines
@@carlmorgan8452 No. There is no rule in tennis that players must shake hands after a match. It’s just a tradition.
@@razorback9926 kostiuyk is getting bomb ??? Last time i checked she lives in monaco....
Everyone that believes in the sanctity of human life has an obligation to speak out against this war and Russian Genocide.
So as soon as Sabalenka speaks about this openly, Putin will end the war? She has that amount of power?
Exactly
Its up to everyone to call him out and give him no room for legitimacy. If they are worried about their safety they can apply for asylum.
@@alastairwallace6153 Athletes don't have to be political you're confused
@@alastairwallace6153 These athletes don't even live in Russia, some are just Russians by their parental origins but lived all their lives in the west
@@charleso6316 The more they should call out then? Even chess player Ian Nepomniachtchi did. Yes, they can't stop the war but they can call out clearly sincerely. Her comments come long after the war happened and just a simple sentence or two during press conference.
She clearly sounds so immature and only making a fool of herself by behaving so childishly. Sabalenka doesn't give a s**t if Kostyuk doesn't respect her. She earns the respect of everyone by being the dignified one during all this. It's Kostyuk who loses respect from people for behaving like an immature child.
If you don't respect her, then don't compete her, loose points and go home with no trophy. At least you don't need fool excuses for ignoring sport traditions.
Well, she is going home with no trophy anyway 😄
she enters the court not for the sake of Sobolenko, but for the sake of her fans
@@KR-rm6yf HAHAHAHA! What fans!? Thanks To tax thief and warmonger Sillensky Ukros will be the boogeymen forever.
Her arrogance is the cherry on top.
Because $$$$:
Thats all Ukros care about. See Shillensky.
People's lives are more important than any traditions
Sabalenka said something that risks her being thrown out of a 4th floor window. Kostyuk is acting like Zelensky “give us everything we are the greatest ever”
Ukrainian trash
Nah, urks were like that way before zelensky. They believe that they're a "superior race" and they behave decently only when they want to gain something out of you.
the pain of an Arab migrant in the West - attention to a foreign country)
totally agree
Ukraine in war out man tennis players doesn't playing in tennis tournaments from 24.02.2022 ask youself why?
It is easy to say we scared to say it. In same time only Rublev was wrote it on camera other silent.
Wow, didn't know Putin and Luka consulted their tennis players before the war.
well, you don't know much then
So happy Aryna WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kostyuk should stop staying in luxury hotels on tour but go back and join the men fighting in Bakhmut than this nonsense as if Aryna has the power to influence Putin outside her public condemnation of the war
Exactly 👍
Being such a patriot,how come this young and fit Ukrainian lady is not on the front line right now? At least taking care of their wounded soldiers.
And why is the fit and healthy russian tennis player not on the front line getting bombed??
@@lewisstinker correct me if I’m wrong ,but here is the Ukrainian one displaying some inappropriate inflated patriotism,right? And it’s her country burning down,not Russia.
@@alienor1322 not yet
@@MrEssedisWho’s gonna burnt down Russia? US? UK? Lol let fact checked this, no one dare to do that to Russia.
@@alienor1322😂
I have an idea; let´s allso stop shaking hands with American tennis players!! I mean, they have invaded in the last 50/60 years Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq again for the second time, etcetera... Who´s in favour???
I am not sorry for messed up Talibs, Saddam or Assad and I am not even American.
@@Blanka1100to call you ignorant would be a rather benevolent description of what you are
For that matter, don't shake hands with any other NATO member countries after all they escalated this war.
@@darylwilson3987 Nato did not invade Ukraine. Russia did. Stop blaming others for helping a victim (Ukraine).
@@Blanka1100 they invaded many other countries. Not everything is about your country.
This is not the first time she's done this. Also it's not the other tennis players' fault for issues that are magnitudes upon magnitudes larger than her individual self. It's not fair to put pressure on mere individuals who play.......Tennis for a living.
It's time to grow up
You can come to Dnipro, Ukraine. I live here right now. We will sit every day with you under bomb and rocket shelling from Russia and Belorus and then we will talk about this situation, ok? 2 days ago one rocket hit 2 houses in like 4km from me. 1 child is dead. And after all that you are talking about fair play etc. As I told before, come to Ukraine, it will be free to love in my house how much you want
Grow up? In your sense, does this mean justifying people who passively or actively support dictatorship and genocide?
@@zatushne Of course. No one confronted Americans about war in Iraq or Afghanistan. No one confronted a single Russian over the war in Chechnya.
No one confronted a single Chinese sportsman over their invasion of Vietnam in 1979 or their threats to invade Taiwan in this day and age.
No one confronted, heck even an Iraqi athlete over their invasion of Kuwait back in 1990.
So going by those standards, we should not adhere to double standards by simply not getting involved in another's affair especially when outside of the political and war arena. Sports is where we get to view each other and compatriots with like minded love to perfect the art and to pursue excellence in what we do.
Never forget sportsmanship, it is the gateway to bridging gaps and mending relations. We are all after all human
@Yeva I 2nd what Joseph said, also as Sabalenka said, none of the Athletes from Russia or Belaruse support the war, some including herself,Azaranka,Medvedev, Rublev have worn anti war shirts during practice and bracelets during matches, Medvedev even considered changing citizenship when it was looking REALLY bad for Ukraine until they started regaining ground.
@@zatushne shut up please
You lost the match and everyone’s respect. Great job
She did not lose mine. On the contrary.
Many of us respect Kostyuk's personal integrity for supporting her homeland under siege by the Russians. It's you who lose all respect for such shallow comments.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Yep, pretty much. And won't help her or her cause at all.
@@gregorynixon2945 if she’s really so keen on bringing politics into sports, why not go all the way? Forfeit the match.
Congrats to sabalenka, sweet kind human and hope she wins many more grandslams.
No wonder womens tennis is boring to watch when most women DO NOT show gamesmenship and sportsmanship.
I like sabalenka and elena as players for their talent on the tennis court.
You cannot blame russian sporting players and in addition there would be retaliation to their own families in russia.
Also, why not do the same double standard treatment of uk/usa players when the illegal war of iraq began?
Hypocricy at its finest
I like women's Tennis all this silly Drama makes it more fun haha Hope the ladies get paid equally in prize money as the men this year at the FO !
All that Elena wants is a clear statement from Sabalenka, she can say "we dont support war" but that doesnt mean she doesnt support Putin or Lukaszenka. Bialorusian and Russian athlethes are afraid to say it or just dont want to say it because they support their leaders. Anyone can say "I dont want wars", "I dont like wars", "we are not supprting what is happening" but the thing is they should speak like it is and they arent, thats the problem some tennis players have with it and I fully agree, JUST SAY IT LIKE IT IS!
Huge ignorance
@@UnitedViva Well, Martha supports her leader. Whos a tax money stealing war mongering Dictator who parties with G7 while his people have to fight his war.
IDK where you live but for me this is worse.
MERCI pour cette analyse très juste. Les ukrainiens sont hypocrites et se sentent supérieurs à d'autres pays en guerre. Tout le monde se doit d'être d'accord avec eux et maintenant ils donnent des ordres aux pays développés en exigeant des aides à tout va. Pourtant avant la guerre, peu de monde à l'internationale ne connaissait ce petit pays. 😂
Exactly what is Aryna supposed to do about the war ? Speak with Putin directly and tell him to stop the war ? Give me a break. Marta is a fool
But even so, Aryna is from Belarus and not from Russia ...
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Stop being Lukashenko's supporter would be great first step for Sabalenka.
@@Blanka1100 what did she say axactly about supporting lukashenko? can you enlighten us plz..
@@Blanka1100 And you know she supports him why? Do you think every Ukrainian supports Dictator Shillensky?
We love you Aryna Sabalenka.
Viva russia.. viva Belarus...
Pierre jacques... everyone of us that knows the truth would love her.
Sabalenka support the dictator- stop crying Aryna
If it could be Poland 🇵🇱 Open - no chance for Russians and Belarusians players !
Hooray !
@@megac7767 ..
Perhaps in your dream
that's why she is 39th and Aryna is 2nd
🇷🇸❤️🇧🇾
so successful, and so afraid of her dictator, right, at home she can be spanked😄
So much hate in Marta’s heart. Blaming Aryna and disrespecting her in front of the whole world will not bring peace to Ukraine neither fame or peace to Marta. Pointing and criticizing others is not the right way to resolve the conflicts and hopefully within 10 years Marta will realize it. Indeed, Aryna doesn’t support the war, neither do any Russian or Belarusian athletes and any true human being. The only language and solution for humanity is love.
totall lie that russian and belatusian athletes doesnt support war
Marta as a Ukrainian has the right to feel bad and hateful but she should know which one to blame. And if she is a Christian Orthodox like most Ukrainians are she should try to change this behaviour and follow the teaching of our Lord.
If your people were being bombed and killed u might not want to shake hands with nationals from the invading country. You preach about love and empathy yet shown none yourself
Why are people surprised! That Ukrainians are still upset. I get it, it's not on your news feed anymore. Doesn't mean it isn't real. You people are cold.
@@hikarux4082 So, I guess what you are saying must be true in that case. Thank you for enlightening us. We don't need any proof, we will take your wise words for granted, because you are fair and just.
Living in Monaco….she should be quiet!
You be quiet. Would you like to live in a country that the Russians are destroying?
Exactly 👍
Instead of fighting for the freedom of her country like thousands of Ukrainian women do she prefers to live in luxury far away from the war.
Sabalenka have nothing to do with the war! Stop blaming all Russians and Belarusians for this war!
If the Ukrainian girl would had shaken hands she would had sent a message of peace
same i thought...it shows the world, that the war does not separate the athletes(/the people), it would show that together they stand against it.
Yeah, I'd like to see how peaceful you're acting when your people are getting slaughtered.
Na, you are not in her shoes. If your country is being invaded, your people being killed, your lands being bombed 24/7 you will not be chill. I am not saying it is the right thing to do, but at the very least, it is understandable.
@@k3myst21 Ukrainians have mass murdered 18000 thousands Russian speaking Ukrainians in Dombass, since 2014! What do you think of that? Were they less important than other Ukrainians??????????
Thank you❤
Everybody does not have to stand with Ukraine out loud 💡
And more and more people won’t. Those of us that know what’s been happening in that country since 2013/2014 know who is really behind the war. When this ends, the world will be different and Ukraine will be smaller. The longer this drags on, the smaller Ukraine will be. Instead of countries like the UK calling for peace talks, they are urging Ukrainians to die. That’s disgusting.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Exactly 👍
yeah they do
@@TonyDracon So sorry but it’s not happening. Many countries are not bowing down to Blood thirsty Nato and saying you are on your own 💡
Go Sabalenka! 🎉🎉🎉 so many people on your side. Keep doing that ballet dancing 😂
The world despises putin, Russia and Belarus, sorry lol
@@op8726 did I mention war again? No. It’s purely based on the sportsmanship that the opponent clearly doesn’t have.
@@op8726 The world 🤣; sorry but nope
@@ndole71 I think Putin sucks Caribbean here!
@@op8726what world? More people are neutral or against Ukraine. The world is not just occidental part..
Sabalenka speaks her minds
Kostyuk speaks the minds of her President.
Sabalenka deserve lot❤
And their fellow citizens killed by the Russians with the help of Belarus.
whatever..it's just a refused handshake...you act like someone blew up an apartment building with a Cruise Missile.....oh wait, that did happen with Belarussia's help....
@@scotthughes7440 like America do all the time.. Bombing every now and then countries around the world..
Yes! Yes! That’s exactly what I said after those press conferences
@@scotthughes7440 yeah so? Ukraine can die, it's all right
Nobody ever refused an us player an handshake bc of war. And by the logic there were potential many istances to do so.
True
Well, then go ask the Iraqi etc. tennis player why they didn't refuse a handshake. That has got nothing to do with Ukraine-Belarus.
Hate and prejudice should have not be accepted in sports! Great job Sabalenka!👍
oh come on Marta, stop being so theatrical
Ukrainians are well known for theatrical gigs.
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Aryna, you have my love and support! So big ❤
As in chess, player who refuses to shake hands loses instantly.
In what world.
@@WillXtinger In the "Z" world.
@@marek8928 zombie?
@@stevethea5250 No, "Z" as a Russian army world.
@@WillXtinger you have a couple of worlds, huh?
She has to know something. Sabalenka is not those people out there causing problems in the battlefield. It’s a tennis tournament, my goodness. She should watch Schindler’s list, as to know a little something about history..that not all people in the same party are evil.
Sabalenka supports Lukashenko and she did show it many times in the past. She is not innocent.
@@Blanka1100 don’t think she supports him. She made it clear a couple months ago.
I'm not seeing the Belarusian doing her Schindler part so until she does, the Ukrainian has a point. Complacency is the same as agreeing in war.
@@falconeshield you should read up more on her. She doesn't agree with the war at all.
She definitely watched Schindler's list, she's just on other side of the story. Schindler was saving people from those who was supported by urks.
You are here to play tennis and talk about tennis, not war and politics. Those who interfere politics in sport should be fined. Shame!
How about fining invaders?
@@Paul-rm9ev Who are invaders? Tennis players? Maybe Aryna invaded deep into Marta's part of the court. Probably you think she should be fined because of that.
Kostyuk is funny. People are dying in her country but she is safe, can play tennis and earns millions. Just stop showing of...
Yeah Ukrainians should stop doing anything right?
You childish sentence could apply to Sabalenka too
@@clementg2437 What's so childish about it, bro? It is simply the truth, Kostyuk's behaviour is pure narcissism
@@mikeb9361 Her behavior has more to do with anger than narcissism. What’s childish is to accuse Kostyuk of not doing the right thing for her country while Sabalenka literally hasn’t done anything for hers
@@clementg2437 Sabalenka is not obligated to do anything for her country and Kostyuk's anger is worth nothing when propagated out of such a comfort zone. I am Ukranian myself btw and I simply feel disgusted when people like her are only interested in self-presentation which is not helping in this gruesome situation.
@@mikeb9361 She’s not obligated but then should be treated as such. Comfort zone? Her (yours too looks like) country is literally under constant fire.
I couldn’t tell Mike B was Ukrainian. I get your point but others wouldn’t be pleased to see her shaking Sabalenka’s hand like nothing is going on.
Bravo Aryna, #1 is coming...
Kostyuk should stay in her country, not go playing tennis!
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Bravo Sabalenka, she was so on point with that interview. War has no place in Sports…
Tell putin that when he was caught doping his athletes in every competition.
What if a bomb drops on a bunch of people playing sports. Does war have no place in sports then?
Sick of this bs..First Elina Svitolina acting shady with Blinkova..now this.
War has place everywhere you m....n. Just because some guys throwing a ball at each other, does not mean we forget what is going on in Ukraine, and that those so called "role models", don't speak out against war how they should.
War has no place anywhere. In sports you lose and walk away. In war, you lose and die along with your family & friends. Bravo Kostyuk.
Aryna may well have relatives in Belarus who might get harmed if she speaks out. In any case, I applaud her win, and what is more, she is now the No.1 according to the live rankings.
I can suffer at any moment from the explosion, but the fact that her relatives will become a victim of a monster that they themselves raised does not bother me
@@KR-rm6yf Thank your Dictator Hitlensky for that. He parties all around the world while his people have to fight his war.
Always excuses! No. It’s black or white! You will not change anything if you afraid
And Ukrainian children been bombed and killed daily would have to used to it? Because aryna said: it’s not in our hands🤮
@@KR-rm6yf I get it now. Aryna is responsible for the entire war? All the bombings are Aryna's fault? Or do you live on another planet?
So, is Marta Kostyk known for anything else except unsportsmanlike behaviour? I checked out her career, seems she never won anything significant.
Sabalenka is known for supporting Lukashenko. Ukrainian people are killed and you want her to forget about war and just shake hands?!
@@dominikaxy украинский народ давно убивает их правительство и те кто поставляет оружие на Украину.
@@ГеоргийМихайлов-ю6ь 🤦🖕
Marta wins people’s hearts, mostly those who know how brutal and barbaric can Russia be.
@@dominikaxy id give more than 1 thumbs up if i could...many more (i dont know if aryna supports lukashenko....i just dont know what these russian/belarus athletes can do but renounce their citizenship ...life is tough
I hope Sabalenka wins French Open
She'd be #1
Moi aussi j’espère qu’elle va gagner Roland Garros 😊
@@Berighteousone According to the live rankings, Saba is NOW the No.1.
I feel that Marta is just mad because Aryna was sending missiles and hitting bombs over to her side of the court, and also because Aryna has bigger bazookas than she does.
Russian athletes should be banned for international competition until they leave Ukraine and Putin goes to the Hague
Lol, cool answer
Aryna supports dictator Likashenka. Just fact.
Aryna is just an extention to what is taking place in Ukraine. Marta took a stand and I am proud of her. Never give in... on all fronts!
@@almason253 Then she should stop traveling around the world and play tennis and instead fight for her Ukraine like thousands of Ukrainian women do. She doesn't even donate her price money to her people, because she loves to live in luxury out of the Ukraine.
Now I'm waiting for Kostyuk to voice her opinion on the drone attack in Moscow or the incursion in Belgorod. Did she speak about Kiev's actions in Donbass after 2014? She really needs to state an opinion about every event that takes place because it's not an one sided conflict.
It's not incursion, it's terrorist attack which was committed by urkanian terrorists.
Drones in Moscow or a legion that consists of the Russians themselves killed someone in Belgorod? or a drone in Moscow? and when rockets fly to Ukraine every day and hit residential buildings, then nothing, right? recently got into a mental hospital, was there a military facility there? No
what hypocrisy ... you bomb Kyiv every day ...
Read about rules of the war. They do exist. I refer to prohibition of damage of civilian infrastructure and buildings, torture of civilians and killing civilians.And Ukraine didn’t break it. Damaging of military facilities and killing military is authorized. Read up on the topic before mouthing your opinion
C'mon man, these attacks are civil conflict inside moskovia. So why would you cry about it if you claimed since 2014 Donbass war was inner conflict? That's a boomerang for you, russcists
Lol. This is one of the reasons why Aryna is my favorite player on tour. Kostyuk seems very misinformed.
It is YOU who is misinformed and badly out of touch with reality. EVERYONE should speak up against this unjust war!
Misinformed about genocide of her nation committed by Russians and Belarussians?
You seem misinformed
@@stephenpearce889 Misinformed about what?
Kostyuk is not well psychologically and you can see it, it is understandable from his point of view but she should take a break from tennis.
And go to the Frontline with her Brothers from Batallion Azov who killed 15000 Ukrainians on the East
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Ok comrade
she is beautiful though
@@inigosebastiangaray1498 Then better she goes to the pasarella.
To disrespect one for their position or opinion - that's ukraine-style democracy. I see.
Bravo Sabalenka
You should not be playing sport... go put ur uniform on .. and fight....that was ur opportunity.. to make a difference and u blew it...🤔
What about your country participation in the invasion of Irak 🙄 ?
Exactly. Why the west is so much against Russia and doesn't care about plenty of US/west invasions all over the world that cost much more lives BTW. Just recently there was survey in Iraq and two thirds of the population admitted the life was better before the US invasion (illegal I should underline). And how about Libya which 12 years after the US/western intervention is in the permanent state of a civil war. Not to mention that the US army occupies about the third of Syria, again without any mandate. And as for Ukraine, it is not an innocent victim despite that the western politicians and media try to unisono claim that.
True.
And Russia also invaded Afghanistan, Chechnya and have been dropping chemical weapons on families in Syria.
@@williamwhite3774 And USA also invaded Vietnam,Afghanistan,Panama,Grenada,Cuba and so on…….Chechnya is a part of the Russian Federation ,so repeat you school lessons,as for Syria there is no simple proofs of Russia using chemical there,and no doubts,USA also invades Syria since September 2014.
@@williamwhite3774 That has absolutely nothing to do with tennis players
The Ukrainian embarrassed not just herself but her country too
Do you really think her fellow countrymen/women would thank her for shaking the hand of the representative of an enemy nation whilst they are being slaughtered and robbed? You do not understand how it feels to be invaded.
@@Paul-rm9ev Slaughtered by Russia and robbed blind by America.
Actually Marta not only explained herself really well but also pushed the agenda to the max. If you are no. 1 in the world then not only you can do anything financially but also you MUST ask Belarus and /or Russia to stop this war immediately.
P.s. when is the next ATP tournament in Ukraine by the way. Kiev Open it used to be called
100%
I remember during the olympics in Brazil that an egyptian judo practitioner refused to shake hand with the Israeli opponent. The brazilian public started to throw all bunch of stuff at the egyptian guy. Not shaking is extremely disrespectful. If they received order from their organization that they should be banned.
Yep, would be nice to throw a few rotten tomatoes and rotten eggs into disgusting face of kostyuk 🤣🤣
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Invading a country is far more disrespectful so why aren't invaders banned?
Disgusting comment
YOU ARE VERY AROGANT MARTA.
Why can't Marta use her own platform to speak more against the war? Why the blame is on Aryna's shoulders? Marta herself is just as responsible.
Je demande que cette joueuse ukrainienne soit sanctionnée pour ne pas avoir serré la main de sa partenaire de jeu biélorusse !! Il ne faut pas mélangé politique et sport, où guerre et sport !! Sanction contre les joueurs ukrainiens d’ailleurs ils sont nuls comme sportifs 👎👎👎
You go sanction her. I hope she never shake their hands ever.
As a french, stop the hypocrisy ! American and english players were not sidelined or unflagged when their gouvernments invaded Irak in 2003 suddenly and for no reason. I find this difference in treatment really unfair. Bravo Sabalenka !! 🇧🇾
Ukrainiens people are manipulated by the english and the americans who hate the russians in general. Politics should NOT interfere in sport. Sport should bring us together ! Thanks !
These Ukrainians are so entitled. Glad she was booed for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Exactly
Entitled?? Because she is horrified and upset over belarus and russia stealing and killing ukrainian chlidren.
Kostyuk - this was a very primitive act. Defending the act is even more primitive. She's Zelensky's best student.
I don’t respect Kostyuk!
We are just want to watch tennis players not the political athlete! Don't let your recklessness be an excuse！
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
Sport and politics can not be separated. That is an illusion
War is not politics.
@@Blanka1100 politics is power, war is power.
In this case, you need to move to another planet with no wars
Who is Kostyuk? She is ZERO in tennis. Like her president, she thinks that everyone owes her.
Her president Zelensky is a criminal. Look at The Pandora Papers
The world doesn't just revolve around the Ukraine, but the Ukrainians think it does.
If you are playing tennis, while your country is at war it means that you have to concentrate, not think about war and act accordingly. If you want to drag war onto the tennis court and behave like this, then stay at home and defend your country!!!
There are more important things in life than enterteinment
Russians are cannibals that have always been slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people.
People believe War in Ukraine is the most important thing.....never heard this kind of talks during Gulf War.
Angry girl, don't want to shake hands then go away. Disgusting, disrespect to the sportsmanship.
Invaders go away "disgusting disrespectful" killers and destroyers.
Sabelenka is one of my favorite players.of All time, I just Love her style- So entertaining
Kostyuk grow up. War is done by the freaking government and I believe no normal citizen of any country wants this war no! You can still respect each other as a sportsmanship. Our ancestors went though alot of hardship during the wars afterwards people learn to respect each other and left this behind. Look at the Olympics. How many of these countries fought each other in the past wars? But you still see respect. With your attitude, you should stop playing tennis and get into the battle field. Period
I like Aryna a lot. She is a great player and is a lot more clued up on this sort of thing than others may give her credit for. You don’t need her respect to beat her, Aryna.
Kostyuk would not condemm Ukraine if Ukraine had invaded another country. It is hypocritical of her to suggest that Sabalenka should be critical of Belarus when she hasn't been on the other side. Doesn't she understand the consequences of criticising your own country ?
She can't think that far.
The French are such freedom loving people! They, after all, gave us the French Revolution!
Irony, I hope. First terror campaign on industrial scale. Inspiration for soviets...
Russians are cannibals that are slaughtering other nations - Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians, etc. etc. In this war Belarus is an accomplice of Russian fascists. Cannibals must be totally isolated from humans. All sports organizations that allow Russian and Belarussian athletes take part in competitions are also accomplices of fascists that are committing genocide of Ukrainian people. As for French crowd, no wonder... We remember what side they took in WWII.
Yeah, Robespierre was such a stand up guy 😂😂😂
"French" Revolution was a globalist coup d'état born from Britain-originating ideals. The French fought back the revolution, they didn't make it.
I think Kostyuk should be kicked out of the sport.
U go kick her out.
Belarusian players were more mature.
I have no respect for you, Kostyuk. It's better for you to withdraw before the tournament began. Sports is supposed to be sportive. Salute for Sabalenka.
who is Marta ? we love you Aryna ❤
In this way Ukraine lose the support every single day...What ammount of arrogance !
like not shaking hands with Russians and Belarusians will help end the war. drama queen out, lets move on. Respect begets respect. Kostyuk unneccessarily shifting blame to other people who are in no way responsible for what their governments are deciding.
Sabalenka is so mature and wise ❤❤❤
She is a pathetic coward
Tennis players/athletes don’t declare war on countries. It seems so petty not to shake hands or look at people & it will seem the same 10 years from now. Hoping for the end of the fighting🙏🏻
But Sabalenka supported Belarusian’s dictatorship. She signed letter of support while he was beating and arresting opposition and later she celebrated New Year with him.
LOL - the world doesn't revolve around Ukraine sweetheart
there's war in Palestine, Syria, Yemen - I don't recall you speaking up for those civilians
or the ethnic genocided that her beloved ukronazi regimes has been comitting in the Donbass since 2014.
So, Sabalenka is from Russia, therefore she must be bad? Or what am I misunderstanding here? This is no different than racism. Same mindset, same prejudice and same unreasonable opinions.
Please, since 2014 there has been a genocide of Russian-speaking citizens in Ukraine. when the U.S. invaded Yemen, Siria, Serbia, Iraq... Shouldn't other athletes have congratulated the Americans on their victory? It is really pathetic when politics is mixed into sport that is never black and white. I do not agree with the behaviour of athletes who do not respect others..
What was the genocide like? There were numerous riots by the revolted russian minority, which were pacified just like the anti-war protests in Russia. Better tell me what Russia did to Chechnya after it declared independence
She is upset that Sabalenka doesn't talk about war but i havent see her speak or share about war in her social media platforms, instead she posts every day about her chilling around the world..... so basically politics and sports shouldn't come together, if so then there will no be sports and game between mostly every countries becoz of political situation. Period.
No human should be judged by their governments actions
But can be judged for support of Lukashenko
it`s disgusting how much politics got involved into sports,music and culture!how long will the this last?they immediately deleted that video on twitter!boycott all such media.thanks to the french crowd!
Its not politics, there is a war on and belarus has helped and continues to help putin by locking up stolen ukrainian children.
Sorry this war is infringing on your fun...
War is not mere "politics" and war is not mere sport! People are dying en masse. That's the reality brave Ms Kostyuk is trying to make us aware of!!
Politics has everything to do with sports. Competitors represent political constructs known as countries. In this case, there it is a terrorist state which oversees bombings of residential areas, castrations and mutilations of the local inhabitants. I suggest you go watch some videos of the previously mentioned acts. You've quite clearly walled yourself off from the reality of thousands of dead on a daily basis.
Kostyuk is an embarrassment to tennis. Sabalenka just wants to stay out of politics. Why can’t she understand that? They’re here to play tennis, not preach about war! Glad she’s out of the tournament!!
I hope the other ones follow very soon, in particular Switolina.