'All the prize money that I´m going to earn is going to be for the Ukrainian army,' said Svitolina.
MEXICO CITY -- Elina Svitolina put on the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine and beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Monterrey Open, deciding she could do more for her country by playing than boycotting the match.
Top-seeded Svitolina earlier said she wouldn't play against Potapova in Mexico or against any Russian or Belarusian opponents until the International Tennis Federation and the men's and women's tennis tours barred competitors from those countries using any national symbols, flags or anthems. The tennis governing bodies issued a statement Tuesday confirming that Russian and Belarusian players will still be allowed to compete at the top level, but without national flags.
"Today it was a very special match for me," the 27-year-old Svitolina said."I'm in a very sad mood, but I'm happy that Im playing tennis here.
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