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Afterwards the Odessa-born 30-year-old declined to shake Sabalenka’s hand in a gesture of solidarity with the country of her birth. 
 
Zanevska said she had opted not to shake Sabalenka’s hand after accusing the Australian Open champion of not “stepping up” since the conflict began. 

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“I know I’m representing Belgium but all my family are in Ukraine,” Zanevska told AFP. “I respect Aryna as a tennis player. She’s a great champion and hard worker.”

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