Russian Vera Zvonareva sent a message for peace during her 6-1 6-4 third-round loss to American Danielle Collins at the Miami Open on Saturday, donning a visor with the words 'No War' scrawled on the side.
Mar 26, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Vera Zvonareva wears a visor with the words "No War" scribbled on the side during her match against Danielle Collins in a third round women's singles match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.
The gesture comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24 in the largest assault on a European state since 1945 that prompted outrage and broad sanctions from the United States and its allies.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comZvonareva was part of a Russian podium sweep in the women's singles at the 2008 Olympics, where she picked up bronze. Twice a Grand Slam finalist, the 37-year-old is currently ranked 117th.
Russian Daniil Medvedev and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka both called for peace at Indian Wells earlier this month. Belarus has served as a staging ground for the invasion.
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