Near-Death Battlefield Experience Laid Bare by a Former Ukrainian Tennis Pro Who Risked His Life in Recent Conflict

The war between Ukraine and Russia led to great turmoil. So much so that it led to great damage to life, property, and whatnot. However, amid the tales of huge destruction lies a story of utmost bravery. One such story is that of former ATP tennis star Alexandr Dolgopolov. His life used to be all about tennis, but then the war changed everything.

In a recent interview, the former Ukrainian star reflected on how the war changed everything for him. Not only this, but the 35-year-old star also went ahead to reveal how shots were fired at him and his crew and how he survived a terrifying close call on the battlefield.

Alexandr Dolgopolov recalls a terrifying close call while surviving the battlefield

Recently, Alexandr Dolgopolov revisited a chilling moment when danger hit too close for comfort. For him, living in a war-torn area meant facing random attacks, usually brief and scattered. But one day was different. Dolgopolov remembered the terror when around 20 mortar rounds hammered down dangerously close on them. The intensity was unlike anything he’d experienced before. It left everyone running for cover to remain safe and protected.

“Usually it is random fire and if they see you, they shoot two, three, five times and then forget about it unless they see what they’re aiming for. You try to hide and protect yourself. This time it got really intense and we got maybe 20 rounds fired at us. They were all close,” said Alexandr Dolgopolov.

For Dolgopolov, that day has since left a shadow on him. The sudden and relentless attack was a very horrible experience for him. Speaking of the war, he came forward and made a bold prediction about the current situation.

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Dolgopolov talks of the uncertainties and timeline of the war

In the interview, Alexandr Dolgopolov came ahead and sparked his opinion on the current scenario that people in Ukraine are facing amidst the war. He suggested that even though there haven’t been many people around him, there are many who have already died in the battle. He further suggested that the longer the battle goes, the higher the chances are that there might be more casualties.

“We haven’t had too many close people dead but many have been injured. We hear a lot about other guys from other units, and friends of friends, dying. The longer it goes, the more people are dead,” said Dolgopolov while revealing what he feels about the war.

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Thus, the former Ukrainian pro, who is serving his time as a battlefield soldier, revealed the impact that the war has had, not only on him but on his close ones as well. As long as the war continues, there are chances that more impact on human life and property damage could be caused.