Oliynykova speaks out against war after French Open loss to Shnaider
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova addressed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following her loss to Russian competitor Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open. The match, held on Saturday, ended with a score of 7-5, 6-1. During her post-match news conference, Oliynykova read a statement before addressing questions and reiterated her commitment to advocating for Ukraine. This came after previously voicing her concerns about the situation and her sentiments toward competing against Russian players.
- •Oliynykova lost to Shnaider with a score of 7-5, 6-1.
- •The match took place in the third round of the French Open.
- •Oliynykova read a statement about the war in Ukraine post-match.
- •She emphasized her intent to continue speaking out about the conflict.
- •Oliynykova's previous comments on competing against Russians preceded her statement.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Oliynykova urges tennis to ‘stand with humanity’ amid war in Ukraine
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian
"Oleksandra Oliynykova gave an impassioned plea for tennis to stand up against the “evil” war in Ukraine after facing Russian Diana Shnaider at the French Open. The outspoken Oliynykova’s emergence on the WTA Tour this year has shone renewed light on the conflicts within the sport more than four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Russian and Belarusian players continuing to play under neutral flags.
"Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova vowed to keep speaking out about the war in Ukraine after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Before Oliynykova answered any questions at her post-match news conference, after losing to Shnaider 7-5, 6-1, she read out a statement. This was two days after she made critical comments about Shnaider.
"Oleksandra Oliynykova gave an impassioned plea for tennis to stand up against the "evil" war in Ukraine after losing to Russia's Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:25 PMOliynykova urges tennis to ‘stand with humanity’ amid war in Ukraine
Oleksandra Oliynykova gave an impassioned plea for tennis to stand up against the “evil” war in Ukraine after facing Russian Diana Shnaider at the French Open. The outspoken Oliynykova’s emergence on the WTA Tour this year has shone renewed light on the conflicts within the sport more than four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Russian and Belarusian players continuing to play under neutral flags.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 3:20 PMUkrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian
Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova vowed to keep speaking out about the war in Ukraine after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Before Oliynykova answered any questions at her post-match news conference, after losing to Shnaider 7-5, 6-1, she read out a statement. This was two days after she made critical comments about Shnaider.
- Sky Sports—Ukraine's Oliynykova condemns 'evil' war after loss to Russia's Shnaider
Oleksandra Oliynykova gave an impassioned plea for tennis to stand up against the "evil" war in Ukraine after losing to Russia's Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open.
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