Aryna Sabalenka addresses Ukrainian opponent's decision to skip handshake after Australian Open semifinal

Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked women's tennis player, expressed her respect for Ukrainian opponent Elina Svitolina's choice to skip the traditional handshake following their Australian Open semifinal match. This decision aligns with a broader trend among Ukrainian players, especially since the onset of the conflict due to the Russian invasion in 2022.