Oleksandra Oliynykova

Croatian tennis player

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Ukrainian player demands ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players
sport Jan 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Ukrainian player demands ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players
  • Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova called for the ban of Russian and Belarusian players following her defeat at the Australian Open.
  • She criticized certain players for their perceived support of oppressive regimes during the conflict in Ukraine.
  • The situation has ignited discussions about the responsibilities of athletes and geopolitical issues within sports.
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Madison Keys edges past Oleksandra Oliynykova in tense Australian Open opener
sport Jan 20, 2026, 8:11 AM
Madison Keys edges past Oleksandra Oliynykova in tense Australian Open opener
  • Madison Keys began her Australian Open title defense with a difficult match against Oleksandra Oliynykova.
  • Keys initially fell behind but came back to win the first set in a tiebreak and then won the second set comfortably.
  • Oliynykova made an impactful statement after the match regarding her father's military service and her commitment to representing Ukraine.
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