Kostyuk and Andreeva pose separately ahead of French Open semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Mirra Andreeva of Russia took separate pre-match photos ahead of their semifinals at the French Open on Thursday. The typical tradition of posing together was altered, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which both players have publicly addressed. In another semifinal, Diana Shnaider of Russia faces Maja Chwalinska of Poland later in the day.
- •Kostyuk and Andreeva pose separately for pre-match photos.
- •Kostyuk has spoken about the effects of the war on Ukraine.
- •Shnaider and Chwalinska are set to compete in another semifinal.
- •The mixed doubles final saw Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori claim victory.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kostyuk of Ukraine and Andreeva of Russia pose separately for pre-match photo at French Open
"Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Russian player Mirra Andreeva posed separately for a pre-match photo ahead of their French Open semifinal on Thursday. Kostyuk and countrywoman Oleksandra Oliynykova have spoken out during the tournament about the impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having on their country. Later Thursday, the other semifinal featured left-handed players Diana Shnaider of Russia and Maja Chwalinska of Poland.
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