The Belarusian tennis star is facing public criticism after being unveiled as the newest ambassador for luxury fashion house Gucci, a partnership that has drawn sharp condemnation from Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Oliynykova reposted the clip to her own account and added a scathing caption of her own: "A supporter of a bloody dictator becomes an ambassador for a top brand," the Ukrainian wrote. Oliynykova has also called on the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the Grand Slams to ban Belarusian and Russian players altogether, arguing that tennis has failed to take a firm stance compared to other sports.
Author: marca.com
Published at: 2026-01-25 21:55:07
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