Paris, France, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Russian tennis player Blinkova switches allegiance to France

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2026-09-18

Russian-born tennis player Anna Blinkova, the world number 94, announced on Friday that she now represents France. "After all these years spent in France, between my city, Cannes, and the tournaments, this country has become much more than a training base: it has become my country," the 28-year-old said in a post on Instagram. She said she was "deeply happy and proud" to be able to represent France on the world stage. Born in Moscow, Blinkova, wh......

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