Victoria Azarenka is not one of the average tennis players. Thinking, reflective, the Belarusian went through much more complex situations than a confinement for quarantine. Far from complaints about the situation experienced by coronavirus infections, the number 13 of the WTA ranking expressed herself on her social networks with a letter in which she asks for the cooperation of all the people around the tennis world in pursuit of an exit. as neat as possible.
“Dear Australian players, coaches, entourage and community. I would like to take a moment and address some of my colleagues, as well as the media around the world. This has been a very difficult time for many of us that we did not expect. end up in the situation we find ourselves in today, myself included. Being in a tough 14-day quarantine is very difficult to accept in terms of all the work that they have been doing during their preseason to be prepared to play our first Grand Slam of the year. I understand all the frustration and the feeling of injustice that has come and it is overwhelming. We have a global pandemic, no one has a clear manual on how to operate at full capacity and without problems, we have all seen it last year, “he began.
“Sometimes things happen and we have to accept, adapt and keep moving! I would like to ask all my colleagues for cooperation, understanding and empathy for the local community that has gone through many very demanding restrictions that they did not choose, but were forced to follow. I would also like to ask the people who lost their jobs and their loved ones during this horrible time for all of us around the world. I would like to ask all of us to have respect for the people who work tirelessly to try to make our lives easier . I would like to ask the media to be aware of the impact and influence they bring to this situation and to the community. I would like people to know and understand that our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of all people. Finally, I would like us to try to support each other as much as someone can or is willing to do so, “he expanded his sense of belonging.
“Things are always easier when you have a compassionate environment and work together. Once again, thank you all for your efforts as we continue to navigate these next days and weeks.”, he concluded in a message that goes far beyond the sport itself.
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