Marta Kostyuk reaches Wimbledon semifinals amid Ukraine conflict
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Marta Kostyuk advanced to the semifinals of Wimbledon after defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 on Centre Court. As she competes, Ukraine faces ongoing Russian missile attacks, complicating Kostyuk's focus. She expressed her frustration with the IOC's decision to lift the ban on Russian athletes, stating it undermines fair play. Kostyuk will face Linda Noskova in the semifinals, aiming to be the first Ukrainian woman to reach the finals at Wimbledon.
- •Kostyuk competes in Wimbledon semifinals on July 9.
- •Russian missile strikes continue to affect Kyiv and Kostyuk's family.
- •IOC lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, prompting Kostyuk's criticism.
- •Kostyuk aims to overcome Noskova to become a first-time finalist.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk rips IOC's decision on Russia after reaching Wimbledon semifinals: 'It's terrible'
- 9:02 PMESPN — Ukraine's Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
"As Marta Kostyuk played on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday, her compatriots in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv. It's been the same for much of Kostyuk’s run to the semifinals. On Monday, after Russian missiles struck residential buildings close to where Kostyuk's parents live, she had to block that out to play her fourth-round match at the Grand Slam tournament.
"After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the IOC's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.
"Marta Kostyuk has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time in her career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:03 PMUkraine's Marta Kostyuk rips IOC's decision on Russia after reaching Wimbledon semifinals: 'It's terrible'
Marta Kostyuk has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time in her career.
- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 9:02 PMUkraine's Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia
After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the IOC's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:01 PMUkraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
As Marta Kostyuk played on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday, her compatriots in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv. It's been the same for much of Kostyuk’s run to the semifinals. On Monday, after Russian missiles struck residential buildings close to where Kostyuk's parents live, she had to block that out to play her fourth-round match at the Grand Slam tournament.
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