Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine continues costing harmless lives—and touching the tennis world.
Sergiy Stakhovsky, who retired from the ATP Tour earlier this 12 months and returned to his native Ukraine to battle for his homeland, has referred to as out a few of his former ATP colleagues, together with Rafael Nadal, over feedback criticizing Wimbledon for banning Russian’s and Belarusians.
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Now, Stakhovsky is looking out Serbians Janko Tipsarevic and Viktor Troicki for placing “money above morals.”
The Serbian pair are taking part in an exhibition in St. Petersburg.
Stakhovsky posted his non-public messages to the pair condemning their actions—and the blistering replies he obtained.
Both Trocki and Tipsarevic basically inform Stakhovsky: the place was your outrage when our nation was being bombed?
The Serbian opinion… pic.twitter.com/B1PBI7ZMt6
— Sergiy Stakhovsky (@Stako_tennis) December 1, 2022
“You are an Instagram clown who confused politics and sports,” the message from Troicki’s account responds. “So please shut the fuck up.”
A smiling clown face emoji capped the response, presumably underscoring Troicki trashing Stakhovsky as “an Instagram clown.”
Tipsarevic snarkily labels Stakhovsky “Mr. Instagram Freedom Fighter” in his response, which does not handle Stakhovsky’s criticism and doesn’t go unnoticed by the Ukrainian serve-and-volleyer.
“Enjoy the cash,” Stakhovsky replies, including, “Instagram Freedom fighter, nice of you.”
Though Stakhovsky posted the thread with the remark “the Serbian opinion…” the actual fact is it was Serbian Novak Djokovic who was among the many first professionals to supply help to Stakhovsky shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine final February.
Last March, Stakhovsky shared this What’s App message alternate he had with Djokovic.
The former world No. 1 supplied monetary and different assist to Stakhovsky.
“Thinking of you… hope all calms down soon,” Djokovic wrote to Stakhovsky.
“Please let me know what would be the best address to send help. Financial help, any other help as well…”
Stahovsky captioned his publish of the alternate with Novak writing “Thank you for your support. Ukraine is grateful.”
Clearly, Stakhovsky isn’t feeling the love or assist from Troicki or Tipsarevic, suggesting they’ve offered out the Ukraine individuals by taking part in in Russia.
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