Ukraine’s Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
Summary
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk criticized Russian players for not speaking out against the war in Ukraine after four years of conflict. She reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open and dedicated her win to the Ukrainian people amid ongoing violence.Key Facts
- Marta Kostyuk is a 23-year-old Ukrainian tennis player.
- She reached the French Open semifinal for the first time.
- Kostyuk beat fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals.
- The match happened shortly after new Russian attacks on Kyiv.
- Kostyuk criticized Russian players for staying silent about the war.
- She mentioned some Russians who left the country to protest the war, like Daria Kasatkina.
- Kostyuk said Russian players know what is happening but choose not to speak against their country’s actions.
- She dedicated her victory to the people of Ukraine and said representing them is more important than winning.
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