Aryna Sabalenko (25 years old, 2 WTA) advanced to the semi-finals of Roland Garros, defeating Elina Svitolina (28 years old, 192 WTA) with a score of 6-4, 6-4. There was a long commentary episode at the end of the game.

The end of the match between Aryna Sabalenko and Elina SvitolinaPhoto: CHRISTOPHE SAIDI / Sipa Press / Profimedia

After the last point in the match, the athlete from Belarus waited for her rival from Ukraine at the net for a traditional handshake. Elina Svitolina, however, did not even glance at her opponent.

There were thousands of comments about the moment, and among those who reacted on social media was Ion Alexandrou Cyriac, son of billionaire Ion Cyriac and partner of Sorana Kirstea.

“Sports competitions at the international level should promote understanding, respect and peace between peoples. Pierre de Coubertin. No handshake? No flag? No identification? A complete shame,” Cyriak Jr. wrote on his Instagram account.

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