The World No.1 continues to provide leadership, support and empathy to Ukrainian players in a most difficult time.
The left-hander nicknamed "Davo" is the most accomplished men's mixed doubles player in history.
"Considering what Boris was going through in the last couple of years, coming out still walking tall and proudly, it's something that I admire," world No. 1 said.
The ITF also announced that Poland will receive a wild card into the 12-player final field.
The former World No.1 spoke with Courtney Walsh about missing the sport and what her first year of retirement has been like.
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It was shotmaker's circus in Rome today.
