Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Yevgeny Kafelnikov is a retired Russian professional tennis player, renowned for being one of the sport's leading figures in the 1990s and early 2000s. He achieved considerable success, winning two Grand Slam singles titles at the French Open and the Australian Open, and is also a former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles. Kafelnikov is known for his powerful groundstrokes and competitive spirit on the court. Recently, he has been vocal about his criticisms of the sport's governing bodies, particularly regarding the handling of doping cases, including the recent suspension of Jannik Sinner, which he described as indicative of corruption within WADA.
Born on Feb 18, 1973 (52 years old)
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Israel:
Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a former tennis player, expressed that Kasatkina's departure is not a significant loss for Russia.
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Argentina:
Yevgeny Kafelnikov questioned why Sinner accepted a three-month sanction if he is sure of his innocence.
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Vietnam:
Yevgeny Kafelnikov questioned the rationale behind Sinner's agreement if he is truly innocent.
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Hungary:
Yevgeny Kafelnikov stated that he would refuse to play against Sinner if he were still competing.
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Romania:
Yevgeny Kafelnikov criticized WADA for its handling of Jannik Sinner's doping case.
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