Marta Kostyuk

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by defeating Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open. The match ended without a post-match handshake, and Kostyuk left quickly, waving to the crowd amid Ukrainian flag displays. The semifinal was marked by tense atmosphere, with players posing separately for photos due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a three-set victory over compatriot Elina Svitolina at the French Open. Kostyuk dedicated her win to Ukraine amid deadly Russian attacks in her country.

Marta Kostyuk defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in the French Open fourth round, reaching her first quarterfinal. The win marks Swiatek's birthday exit, with Kostyuk's strong clay-court form continuing.

Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova criticized Russian player Diana Shnaider for supporting Russian propaganda and participating in a Gazprom-sponsored event before their French Open match. After losing to Shnaider, Oliynykova reiterated her stance on the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the human cost. Marta Kostyuk, another Ukrainian player, shared her distress over a missile near her parents' home.

Russia's overnight bombardment of Kyiv damaged a Dominican monastery operated by Polish monks and other sites, marking one of the war's heaviest attacks. Despite extensive destruction, no monks were injured, and religious services continued. The assault drew international condemnation, and Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk reported a missile strike near her parents' home before a French Open match.