Aryna Sabalenka was impacted by the war in Ukraine due to her being from Belarus, a country widely seen as supportive of the invasion.
In addition to being prohibited from competing at Wimbledon, Sabalenka and her fellow countrymen are unable to represent their nation on the court while flying the flag of their home country. Given that Sabalenka played in the semi-final the year before and often enjoys playing on grass, it was a harsh blow for her.
Well, I would say that of course it affect me a lot. There was tough and it's still tough. But I just understand that it's not my fault. Like, I have zero control. If I could do something, of course I would do it, but I cannot do anything. Just have this understanding really helping me to stay strong.
In an interesting twist of fate, Sabalenka might face compatriot Azarenka in the first ever-Belarussian final in a grand slam although neither would be playing under a flag. Despite that, Sabalenka wants it to happen because it would be history.
I really want it to happen. I know that Vika (Azarenka) will do everything she can to make it happens. I will do everything I can to make it happens. That's, yeah, going to be history. That's going to be just like unbelievable and tough to realize that this is actually happens.
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