The coldest end to a match at the US Open came at Court 17 on Thursday, where Victoria Azarenka of Belarus defeated Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. As the second-round match concluded, Kostyuk approached the net and only offered her racket to the celebrating Azarenka, who obliged with a quick tap with her own racket before the pair shook hands with the chair umpire. It was a quick moment, but a prime example of how the war in Ukraine is still being felt in the sports… Source link
Read More »Duke’s Chris Carrawell refused Hubert Davis handshake
Saturday’s loss to North Carolina was a bitter pill for Duke as Mike Krzyzewski’s Cameron Indoor Stadium farewell party was spoiled by the rival Tar Heels. In the immediate aftermath, Duke assistant Chris Carrawell was in no mood for postgame pleasantries. Carrawell, who played at Duke from 1996-2000, walked through the handshake line alongside the scorer’s table. When North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis extended his hand, Carrawell passed. Davis, of course, took notice. He told reporters… Source link
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