The Ukrainian tennis player after defeating the Russian in the first semifinal of the Internazionali d’Italia women’s internationals refused to shake hands with her Russian opponent at the end of the match.
The Ukrainian beat the Russian in the first semifinal and did not shake her hand at the end of the match.
The Latvian 2017 Roland Garros champion beat Spain’s Badosa and now awaits the winner between Swiatek and Rybakina.
The Italian beat Russian Alexandrova 6-4 6-2 and now finds Czech Muchova, winner over Martina Trevisan. Nothing to do for Lisa Pigato against Daria Kasatkina.
Two losses and one win for the top three Italian women engaged in the second day of the WTA 1000 in Rome.
At the Foro Italico, the Tuscan beat China’s Xinyu Wang in three sets, while the Bergamo native won a derby with Diletta Cherubini. Stefanini beaten by Xiyu Wang, Spiteri by McNally.
The Italian number one is set to make her debut at the Internazionali d’Italia and endorses the tournament’s new format.
