Wimbledon Glory V Federer To War: Ukrainian Player Fights Russia | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

October 09, 2025, 7:22 PM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

Sergiy Stakhovsky’s life has come a full circle. He once shocked the world by defeating Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013. But today, Sergiy Stakhovsky’s battle is no longer on grass courts; it’s on the frontlines of Ukraine. The former tennis star, once ranked World No. 31, traded his racket for a rifle after Russia’s invasion,  choosing duty over fame, sacrifice over comfort. In this emotional story, Rupha Ramani traces his extraordinary journey from Centre Court to combat zones, from global applause to silent heroism. Watch the story of courage, conviction, and the price of freedom.

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