Ukraine tennis player calls for Donald Trump aid in Russia war, pride in dad on frontline

South China Morning Post - Nov 3, 2026

After moving back to Ukraine last year, Oleksandra Oliynykova has struggled with the dichotomy of living a “glamorous life” on the global tennis tour while her homeland remains under deadly attack from Russian forces. Oliynykova did not talk much about her sport after she was beaten by Talia Gibson in the first round of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Tuesday. Instead, the conversation focused on the pride she feels in her partner and father for their courage in fighting the war as part...

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