Elina Svitolina’s refusal to shake Aryna Sabalenka’s hand at the Australian Open was widely praised as a righteous protest. But iPINIONS argues it crossed a line, undermining the spirit of sport and weakening, rather than strengthening, the moral case for Ukraine. In tennis, as in diplomacy, grace can sometimes do more than gestures of defiance.… Read more.
Australian Open: Svitolina’s Refusal to Shake Sabalenka’s Hand Betrays the Spirit of Sport
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:03 AM