McKinney will host top Ukrainian women’s tennis players Nov. 16-17 as part of the Billie Jean King Cup, an international women’s tennis competition.
Ukraine’s team will play Austria at the Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park in the play-off. This best-of-five match series is one of eight in November held worldwide.“McKinney has always been a community that values hospitality and coming together to support one another,” Mayor George Fuller stated in a news release. “While Ukraine is dealing with a terrible war that prevents the team from playing on their home courts, McKinney proudly steps in as a surrogate host.
“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from the City of McKinney, Visit McKinney, and the Bush Tennis Center during these challenging times for Ukraine,” reads a statement from Popovchenko, also a board member of the Ukrainian Tennis Federation. “Having a welcoming home base where our team feels embraced and uplifted means so much to us. This warm gesture of solidarity reminds us that we are not alone.
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