@OndejPetrulek1@esom_kim@pipiXvibes@TheTennisLetter Smaller countries get real soft-power value from stars who train there. France already has plenty of its own champions, so inviting a foreign player who lives/trains here after a big win just doesn't carry the same weight. Different size, different priorities.
@Drekkir@sebsharfam2 It's standard practice. A head of state getting a quick photo-op with a Grand Slam champion training on their turf is classic PR. For a clear parallel, look at Djokovic; he's been officially received by the Prince of Monaco simply because he lives and trains there
@vojta_macha@TheTennisLetter She represents Kazakhstan because Russia gave up on her, thinking she didn't have the talent. For a clear parallel, look at Djokovic.. he's been officially received by the Prince of Monaco simply because he lives and trains there
@vojta_macha@TheTennisLetter It's standard practice. A head of state getting a quick photo-op with a Grand Slam champion training on their turf is classic PR. Politicians never miss a chance to grab a bit of the spotlight.
RYBAKINA REINE À NEW YORK 👑
Elena Rybakina détrône la double championne Aryna Sabalenka en finale (6-4, 5-7, 6-2) et décroche son troisième titre du Grand Chelem. 🔥🇰🇿
Elle devient la troisième femme à réaliser le doublé Open d’Australie - US Open au 21e siècle. 🏆🏆