Kostyuk prepares for semi-final against Andreeva amid Ukraine-Russia tensions
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine faces Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the women's semi-finals at the French Open on June 4. This match features significant political undertones, as both players' nations are currently in conflict. Kostyuk has publicly condemned the war, expressing her motivations while Andreeva has remained focused on her performance, avoiding discussions on the situation. The match marks their second meeting in weeks, following Kostyuk's win in the Madrid Open final. Should she win, Kostyuk is set to potentially face another Russian player, Diana Shnaider, in the finals.
- •Kostyuk has denounced the war since it began in 2022.
- •Andreeva attempts to focus solely on her game amid conflict.
- •Kostyuk won their previous encounter in Madrid.
- •Shnaider, another Russian player, reached her first major semi-final.
- •Each player has individual stories tied to the ongoing war.
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — The Russia-Ukraine war looms over the French Open — and tennis has no answers
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
- 5:12 AMBBC Sport — How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
"The latter stages of the women’s tournament have seen superb runs from a number of Russian and Ukrainian players, throwing the spotlight further on one of tennis’ most critical flashpoints – and the sport’s inability to reckon with it
"Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
"Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:26 AMThe Russia-Ukraine war looms over the French Open — and tennis has no answers
The latter stages of the women’s tournament have seen superb runs from a number of Russian and Ukrainian players, throwing the spotlight further on one of tennis’ most critical flashpoints – and the sport’s inability to reckon with it
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:12 AMHow Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 5:12 AMHow Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
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