Marta Kostyuk reaches French Open semi-finals, dedicates win to Ukraine
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Marta Kostyuk advanced to the semi-finals of the French Open with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 victory over Elina Svitolina. The match, significant as both players represented Ukraine, marked the first quarter-final pairing of Ukrainian women at a major tournament. Kostyuk, emotional after the win, dedicated her performance to the resilient people of Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. She aims to continue her strong clay season and faces Mirra Andreeva next, who defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 in the other quarter-final.
- •Kostyuk dedicates victory to Ukraine and its people.
- •Svitolina has reached the quarter-finals six times but has not advanced further.
- •Kostyuk has won 17 consecutive matches on clay this season.
- •Mirra Andreeva awaits Kostyuk in the semi-finals after a quick win.
- •The match took place under the roof, showcasing both players' skills.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
- 3:23 PMBBC Sport — Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Marta Kostyuk sweeps past Elina Svitolina in French Open quarterfinal that meant more to Ukraine
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Tearful Kostyuk dedicates French Open quarters win to Ukraine people
"PARIS – With the imposing attack and fine serving that has made her one of the best clay-court players of the season, Marta Kostyuk made history on a rainy Tuesday in Paris by becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach a singles semifinal at the French Open. She did it by beating her compatriot, Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, in the first all-Ukrainian quarterfinal at Roland Garros. It was a match that felt fitting for a tournament speckled with sobering reminders of the impact of Russia’s inv
"A tearful Marta Kostyuk dedicated her French Open quarter-final victory over compatriot Elina Svitolina to the people of Ukraine. For the first time in the Open era, two women representing the troubled country met in the quarter-finals of a major tournament, bidding to set up a last-four clash with Russia’s Mirra Andreeva.
"Marta Kostyuk, the standout performer of the clay-court season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the ongoing war, will face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in her first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland-Garros.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:23 PMKostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 3:23 PMKostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:31 PMMarta Kostyuk sweeps past Elina Svitolina in French Open quarterfinal that meant more to Ukraine
PARIS – With the imposing attack and fine serving that has made her one of the best clay-court players of the season, Marta Kostyuk made history on a rainy Tuesday in Paris by becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach a singles semifinal at the French Open. She did it by beating her compatriot, Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, in the first all-Ukrainian quarterfinal at Roland Garros. It was a match that felt fitting for a tournament speckled with sobering reminders of the impact of Russia’s inv
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:10 PMTearful Kostyuk dedicates French Open quarters win to Ukraine people
A tearful Marta Kostyuk dedicated her French Open quarter-final victory over compatriot Elina Svitolina to the people of Ukraine. For the first time in the Open era, two women representing the troubled country met in the quarter-finals of a major tournament, bidding to set up a last-four clash with Russia’s Mirra Andreeva.
- Sky Sports—Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open win to Ukraine ahead of Andreeva semi-final
Marta Kostyuk, the standout performer of the clay-court season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the ongoing war, will face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in her first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland-Garros.
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