Elina Avanesyan: I will proudly represent Armenia and play for my ancestral homeland
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Russian Armenian tennis player Elina Avanesyan, No. 58, announced that she will proudly represent Armenia at the upcoming tournament.
“Honored to announce that I have received my Armenian citizenship and will proudly represent Armenia starting at the Cincinnati Open on Monday! This journey has been incredible, and I am excited to bring my best to the court and play for my ancestral homeland. Thank you to everyone for your unwavering support!” she said on Instagram.