Elina Svitolina's clash against Belarusian Victoria Azarenka at Wimbledon is more than just a match between two mothers on the Tour after the Ukrainian drew battle lines ahead of Sunday's fourth round meeting on Court One.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow describes as a "special military operation", used Belarus as a staging ground and players from both countries -- playing as neutrals at Wimbledon -- have been given the cold shoulder at tournaments.
"For me it's a big motivation. Firstly I think for my country, as well. Yeah, I'm looking forward to this challenge," Svitolina said after she dispatched Sofia Kenin in the third round. " already picked up her game at a very high level... I can't speak for her but it seems like she's playing with not so much pressure."
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