Victoria Azarenka, tennis star from Belarus, 'devastated' by attacks on Ukraine

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Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, a former world tennis No. 1-ranked player, admitted she is heartbroken about people suffering in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the country last week.

Ukraine’s emergency service said Wednesday that the invasion has killed more than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians and destroyed homes, hospitals, transportation and other facilities.

Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her third-round match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina Jan. 21, 2022, at the Australian Open.
(REUTERS/Morgan Sette)

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus plays a shot against Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic in a first-round match of the French Open at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sept. 27, 2020. 
(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

“Since my early childhood, I have always seen and experienced Ukrainian and Belarusian people, as well as both nations, friendly and supportive of one another,” Azarenka said. “It is hard to witness the violent separation that is currently taking place instead of supporting and finding compassion for each other.”

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus rests during a training session.
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Azarenka, who is a two-time Grand Slam champion, says that she just wishes for peace.

“My heart is with everyone directly and indirectly impacted by this war that is causing such pain and suffering for so many,” Azarenka said. “I hope and wish for peace and an end to the war.”

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