Russian former world quantity two Vera Zvonareva has been denied entry to Poland the place she hoped to take part within the Polish Open WTA match.
Poland’s inside ministry mentioned on Saturday evening she was deported for causes of state safety and public security.
Polish authorities mentioned that the previous Wimbledon and US Open runner-up remained within the transit space of Warsaw airport earlier than catching a flight to Podgorica in Montenegro.
The 38-year-old is on the record of “undesirable” individuals in Poland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the ministry mentioned.
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“Vera Zvonareva was trying to enter our country with a visa granted by France, via a flight from Belgrade,” based on a press release issued by the Polish ministry.
“On July 21, Polish border guards made it impossible for the Russian tennis player to enter Poland.”
“Poland steadfastly opposes the regime of (Russian and Belarusian Presidents Vladimir) Putin and (Alexander) Lukashenko, not allowing people who support Russian and Belarusian actions to enter our country.”
The WTA, which runs the ladies’s sport, mentioned they’re conscious of the state of affairs. She had been on the record of gamers competing within the occasion, which begins on Monday.
“The safety and well-being of all players is a top priority of the WTA. Vera has departed Poland and we will be evaluating the issue further with the event,” they mentioned in a press release.
Former Olympic singles bronze medallist Zvonareva has gained 12 profession singles titles.
She can be a four-time Grand Slam champion — twice in doubles and twice combined doubles — and helped Russia to victory within the Fed Cup in 2004 and 2008.
The Muscovite has fallen to 655th on this planet from her career-high quantity two rating in 2010.
Source: www.news.com.au
