Marta Kostyuk reaches French Open semifinals, dedicates win to Ukraine victims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Marta Kostyuk defeated Elina Svitolina in three sets, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, to advance to the semifinals of the French Open on June 2, 2026. After the match, Kostyuk dedicated her victory to victims of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Her emotional post-match remarks highlighted the recent escalation of violence in her home country, which has resulted in civilian casualties. Kostyuk will next face Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals, having previously defeated her in the Madrid final earlier this year. Kostyuk has a policy of not shaking hands with Russian players, reflecting her stance on the conflict.
- •Kostyuk dedicates her win to victims of the Ukraine war.
- •She has won 17 consecutive matches.
- •Kostyuk will face Mirra Andreeva next.
- •Recent attacks in Ukraine resulted in multiple civilian deaths.
- •Kostyuk maintains a policy against shaking hands with Russian players.
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