<p>Top Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova voiced her opposition to the conflict in Ukraine due to last Thursday's invasion by Russia tweeting "Stop the war, stop the violence."</p>.<p>The 30-year-old -- ranked 14 in the world and with over 12 million dollars career earnings -- said she, her friends and family were very afraid of what the consequences might be.</p>.<p>"Stop the war, stop the violence," she tweeted on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/uk-warns-putin-of-indefinite-sanctions-war-crimes-1086614.html">UK warns Putin of indefinite sanctions, war crimes</a></strong></p>.<p>"I have represented Russia all my life. This is my home and my country. But now I am in complete fear, as are my friends and family.</p>.<p>"I am not afraid to clearly state my position. I am against war and violence," said the player who has reached the quarter-finals in all four of tennis' Grand Slams.</p>.<p>"Personal ambitions or political motives cannot justify violence. This takes away the future not only from us but also from our children.</p>.<p>"I am not a politician, not a public figure, I have no experience in this. I can only publicly disagree with these decisions taken and openly talk about them. Stop the violence, stop the war."</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/zelenskyy-says-russian-shelling-of-kharkiv-a-war-crime-1086568.html" target="_blank">Zelenskyy says Russian shelling of Kharkiv a 'war crime'</a></strong></p>.<p>Another Russian player Anastasia Potapova sounded a different note when she railed against being boycotted for being Russian -- Ukraine's Elina Svitolina refused to play her in the first round of the WTA tournament in Monterrey in Mexico.</p>.<p>"Unfortunately now we professional athletes are becoming hostages of the current situation."</p>.<p>Neither the ATP nor the WTA or the International Tennis Federation (ITF) -- the latter run the Davis Cup with Russia the defending champions -- have taken a decision over whether Russian tennis players can carry on competing.</p>.<p>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday had urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Top Russian tennis player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova voiced her opposition to the conflict in Ukraine due to last Thursday's invasion by Russia tweeting "Stop the war, stop the violence."</p>.<p>The 30-year-old -- ranked 14 in the world and with over 12 million dollars career earnings -- said she, her friends and family were very afraid of what the consequences might be.</p>.<p>"Stop the war, stop the violence," she tweeted on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/uk-warns-putin-of-indefinite-sanctions-war-crimes-1086614.html">UK warns Putin of indefinite sanctions, war crimes</a></strong></p>.<p>"I have represented Russia all my life. This is my home and my country. But now I am in complete fear, as are my friends and family.</p>.<p>"I am not afraid to clearly state my position. I am against war and violence," said the player who has reached the quarter-finals in all four of tennis' Grand Slams.</p>.<p>"Personal ambitions or political motives cannot justify violence. This takes away the future not only from us but also from our children.</p>.<p>"I am not a politician, not a public figure, I have no experience in this. I can only publicly disagree with these decisions taken and openly talk about them. Stop the violence, stop the war."</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/zelenskyy-says-russian-shelling-of-kharkiv-a-war-crime-1086568.html" target="_blank">Zelenskyy says Russian shelling of Kharkiv a 'war crime'</a></strong></p>.<p>Another Russian player Anastasia Potapova sounded a different note when she railed against being boycotted for being Russian -- Ukraine's Elina Svitolina refused to play her in the first round of the WTA tournament in Monterrey in Mexico.</p>.<p>"Unfortunately now we professional athletes are becoming hostages of the current situation."</p>.<p>Neither the ATP nor the WTA or the International Tennis Federation (ITF) -- the latter run the Davis Cup with Russia the defending champions -- have taken a decision over whether Russian tennis players can carry on competing.</p>.<p>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday had urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>