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Oleksandra Oliynykova has blasted Russian opponent Diana Shnaider after the Ukrainian was knocked out of the French Open.

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia overshadowed the third-round contest, which Shnaider won in straight sets.

Speaking after the match, Oliynykova vowed to keep speaking out about the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

During an impassioned press conference, Oliynykova said: “Everything in my life is defined by war…

“Silence on tour is dangerous and that’s not right but if I am going to be silent, I don’t understand what I’m doing here.”