Tearful Kostyuk speaks of Ukraine missile attack after 'most difficult' French Open win
Summary
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk played a tough first-round match at the 2026 French Open after learning a missile struck near her parents' home in Ukraine. Despite the emotional news, she won the match and spoke about the strength of Ukrainian people during the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Marta Kostyuk won her first-round match at the French Open against Oksana Selekhmeteva with scores 6-2, 6-3.
- She found out on the morning of the match that a Russian missile had hit a building 100 meters from her parents’ house in Ukraine.
- No one in her family was injured in the attack, which included her mother, sister, and great aunt among 17 people in the house.
- Kostyuk has not shaken hands with Russian players since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
- She expressed feeling scared and emotional but chose to play to show resilience and support for her home country.
- Ukrainian fans waved their flags at Roland Garros and supported Kostyuk and other Ukrainian players.
- Elina Svitolina, another Ukrainian player, recently won the Italian Open and is seen as a strong contender at the French Open.
- Seven Ukrainian women, including Kostyuk and Svitolina, are ranked in the top 100 in the world despite the war in their country.
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