Tennis
The tennis player was hunted down for playing with a Russian woman. And forced to repent
Ulrikke Eikeri and Alexandra Panova / Photo: © Julian Finney / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru, Ryan Pierse / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
One of the best players in the world had to intercede for the Norwegian.
Russian tennis players are allowed to compete in international tournaments, but with many reservations. However, foreigners dealing with our athletes also get it.
The Norwegian tennis player was forced to apologize for playing Wimbledon with a Russian woman.
“Should have thought before”
At the 2023 Wimbledon tournament, Norwegian Ulrikke Eikeri paired with Russian Alexandra Panova in two matches. In the first round, the tennis players outplayed the Czech-Kazakh duo Frukhvirtov-Putintsev in three sets, in the second round in two sets they lost to the Georgian-Belarusian pair Kalashnikov-Shymanovich. At this, the tandem broke up.
Performances paired with a Russian woman did not go painlessly for Akeri. At home, she was criticized for choosing a partner. NRK columnist Petter Saltvedt was especially hard at work.
This choice cannot be justified. This is just ignorance,” Saltvedt wrote in the column.
Seeing the public reaction, Akery was quick to apologize for something that was completely not her fault. However, there is nothing to be surprised here.
– I’m really sorry. Looking back, I understand that I should have thought about this earlier, but, unfortunately, I did not. I really regret my choice, — quotes the words of Akeri SVT.
Such words seem extremely illogical. After all, Akeri had played Panova in two more tournaments before that – and everything was fine. But you can understand the Norwegian: she just took the path of least resistance.
“Witch-hunt”
Panova after Wimbledon has already managed to play with the Dutch Bibiana Schoofs. Also this year, the Russian woman entered the courts in pairs with representatives of the Czech Republic, Japan, the USA, Mexico, Montenegro, Great Britain, Georgia and Serbia. At the same time, no such excesses were observed. I wonder if Akery’s apology will start a new trend?
I am glad that even in Norway there were those who considered what happened to the tennis player to be sheer nonsense. The fourth racket of the world Kasper Ruud supported the hunted compatriot.
– The Russians were allowed to play at Wimbledon, so I don’t see a problem here. In my opinion, it is silly to talk about it now. This is a witch hunt, – quotes the tennis player NRK.
I would like to believe that what happened will not affect the desire of tennis players from other countries to play in pairs with the Russians. In terms of attitudes towards Russia, the world of tennis is perhaps the healthiest environment at the moment. And it will be a shame if that changes.
Source: Sportbox
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Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 179) She completed her campaign at the 2026 Australian Open.
In the first round of the main draws, the Ukrainian player lost to the Chinese representative in two sets Wang Xinyu (WTA 46) in 1 hour 35 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals
Wang Xinyu (China) – Angelina Kalinina (Ukraine) [Q] – 6:3, 6:3
In the second match, Angelina won 3:1 with a break but lost five games in a row.
Kalinina had her first head to head match against Wang Xinyu.
Angelina started qualifying at the Australian Open with wins over Joanna Garland, Anouk Koevermans and Maya Khvalinskaya.
Wang Xinyu will compete against Rebekka Shramkova or Alena Ostapenko in the second round of the Australian major.
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Tennis
Alexandra Oleynikova – Madison Keys. Prediction and announcement for the Australian Open match
They will meet in the first round of the Australian Open on January 20. Alexandra Oleynikova (WTA 90) and Madison Keys (WTA 9).
The start of the event is scheduled for 02:30 Kyiv time.
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Alexandra Oleynikova
The upcoming match is extremely important for the career of the Ukrainian football player; It will make its debut in the main draw of the Grand Slam tournaments. This success was due to a strong season in which the Ukrainian won three WTA 125 and four ITF tournaments. It is worth noting that all successes were on the field.
Oleynikova is the current winner of the tournament and will start against an overall strong opponent. The Ukrainian did not play in any other tournaments before making his debut at the Australian Open, so his current form is difficult to determine.
Madison Keys
The American athlete needs no introduction; He is ranked in the top 10 and is also the current winner of the Australian Open. Last season, Keys managed to win the first major title of his career and before that he won the title in Adelaide. Then there were still good performances, but such successes were not achieved.
Madison started this season with a tournament in Brisbane, where he beat compatriot Kessler 6:4, 6:3 and then neutral Schneider 6:7, 7:6, 7:6. In the quarter-finals, the American lost to the world’s first racket, Aryna Sabalenka, 3:6, 3:6. There was also a tournament in Adelaide where she failed to defend the title, Keys beating Czech Valentova 6:4, 6:1 and then losing to future finalist Victoria Mboko 4:6, 6:4, 2:6.
To guess
Of course, the tennis players have never met before and Keys is seen as the big favorite in the upcoming match. Judging by the bookmakers’ odds, it all comes down to the question of how much the Ukrainian will lose.
Oleynikova will have to play against a real monster of modern tennis, it is important not to get psychologically exhausted. Although everyone expects a crushing victory for the American, I bet on Alexandra’s success with a match handicap of +7.5 to 1.75, it will be difficult to fight for victory, but it is realistic to impose the fight.
Alexander Oleynikova01/20/2026 –
02:30
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January 20 Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 179) will begin competing in the 2026 Australian Open main draws.
The Ukrainian player will play against the Chinese representative in the first round Wang Xinyu (WTA46). The match will start with the second start on Court No. 7 after Lumsden / Tang Qianhui – Sarah Errani / Jasmine Paolini. The estimated start time of the match is 03:30 Kyiv time.
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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will face Rebekka Shramkova or Alena Ostapenko in the second round.
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