Svitolina and Kostyuk meet for first-ever semi-final spot for Ukraine
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk will face off in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday. The match is historic, as it will ensure that one Ukrainian woman reaches the semi-finals for the first time in the Open era. Both players have expressed their pride in representing Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, highlighting the emotional significance of their achievements in tennis. Svitolina has reached this stage multiple times in her career, while Kostyuk continues to build on her success following a strong clay-court season. The match is anticipated as a pivotal moment for Ukrainian tennis.
- •Svitolina and Kostyuk meet in French Open quarter-finals on June 1
- •One will become first Ukrainian semi-finalist since 1968
- •Kostyuk extended winning streak to 15 matches
- •Both players highlight the emotional weight of their success
- •Svitolina has reached seven Grand Slam quarter-finals in total
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Marta Kostyuk wins the Ukrainian battle over Elina Svitolina at 2026 French Open
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Elina Svitolina vs Marta Kostyuk Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction for French Open 2026
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine duo vying for French Open history
- 12:23 PMBBC Sport — Svitolina and Kostyuk vie for semi-final spot and history for Ukraine
"Ukrainian tennis is thriving thanks to Marta Kostyuk, the Madrid Open champion, and Elina Svitolina, the Italian Open champion. The two, who are friends and outspoken supporters of their country and its struggles as it endures the ongoing wear with…
"Compatriots Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk will battle it out in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Tuesday. Both players are in sublime form at the moment, with Kostyuk triumphing in Madrid and Svitolina lifting the WTA 1000 title in Rome.
"Either Elina Svitolina or Marta Kostyuk will become the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semi-finals in the Open era when they meet on Tuesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:37 PMMarta Kostyuk wins the Ukrainian battle over Elina Svitolina at 2026 French Open
Ukrainian tennis is thriving thanks to Marta Kostyuk, the Madrid Open champion, and Elina Svitolina, the Italian Open champion. The two, who are friends and outspoken supporters of their country and its struggles as it endures the ongoing wear with…
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:00 AMElina Svitolina vs Marta Kostyuk Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction for French Open 2026
Compatriots Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk will battle it out in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Tuesday. Both players are in sublime form at the moment, with Kostyuk triumphing in Madrid and Svitolina lifting the WTA 1000 title in Rome.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:28 PMUkraine duo vying for French Open history
Either Elina Svitolina or Marta Kostyuk will become the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semi-finals in the Open era when they meet on Tuesday.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 12:23 PMSvitolina and Kostyuk vie for semi-final spot and history for Ukraine
Either Elina Svitolina or Marta Kostyuk will become the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semi-finals in the Open era when they meet on Tuesday.
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