‘Silence’: Ukrainian athlete calls out Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal
Ukraine tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky has called out tennis icons Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal – while praising Novak Djokovic – after the pair remained silence when he contacted for support over Russia’s invasion of his homeland.
Recently retired tennis player Stakhovsky left his wife and kids in Hungary to join other Ukrainian athletes in taking up arms to defend his homeland from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
The barbaric invasion has seen world leaders and icons unite in speaking out against Russia’s actions.
Sporting bodies have taken action with Russia and Belarus (helping Russia) banned from codes, including FIFA competition and tennis
And Stakhovsky reached out to tennis’ three biggest names for support during these difficult times.
The Ukrainian said World No.2 Djokovic responded and shared his support.
However, he was left disappointed when Federer and Nadal chose to remain silent.