"I don't understand why you write things that are not true" – the sports director responded to the tennis player criticizing the federation
Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy was excluded from the national team for the Billie Jean King Cup, prompting her to express dissatisfaction on social media. She claimed the federation had not supported her adequately. In response, sports director Attila Sávolt refuted her claims, stating that Udvardy had not consistently made herself available for selection. He highlighted that she received significant financial support from the federation but did not utilize the resources offered. Udvardy also mentioned feeling unsupported during a threatening incident at a tournament, while Sávolt shared a message he sent her addressing the situation. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect and hopes for future collaboration in Hungarian tennis.