Sabalenka pleads for dogs
Aryna Sabalenka has begged Wimbledon chiefs to let stars bring their DOGS into the All England Club.
Plenty of pups stole the show at the French Open earlier this month, including Sabalenka’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ash.
But strict Wimbledon rules prohibit pets on site, much to Sabalenka’s dismay.
Speaking after her 6-1 7-6 victory over McCartney Kessler, the world No1 said of the SW19 pets policy: “I don’t agree with that.”
Sabalenka added: “I can understand why they made this decision. Obviously if the dog does something ‘wrong’ inside of this historical place, it’s probably going to take a bit of time to replace. They’re probably afraid of damages inside.
“I have to say all of our dogs are very well trained. They’re not going to do anything wrong inside of this beautiful building. We have to change that.
“It just sometimes hurts to leave him at the house by himself. He really gets attached a lot. But he suffers staying alone. It really hurts my feelings.
“It’s just like a little fluffy thing that always wants cuddles and love. Going to the park with him, walking around, is also like some sort of meditation for me.
“Wimbledon, please, I beg you, let the dogs inside!”
‘I BEG YOU’
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