How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
Summary
The French Open women’s singles semi-finals are marked by tense matches between Ukrainian and Russian players amid the ongoing war between their countries. Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk openly speaks out against the war, while Russian players Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider avoid discussing the conflict, creating a challenging atmosphere during the tournament.Key Facts
- Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine and Mirra Andreeva from Russia faced each other in the French Open semi-finals.
- Kostyuk has been vocal about the war in Ukraine and described missile attacks near her family home.
- Andreeva, 19, avoids talking about the war and focuses on her tennis game instead.
- Kostyuk previously beat Andreeva in the Madrid Open final recently.
- The players do not shake hands after their matches due to the war between their countries.
- Diana Shnaider, another Russian player, reached her first major semi-final by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
- Shnaider was criticized by Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova for playing in a Russian event sponsored by a state-owned company.
- Kostyuk dedicates her wins to Ukraine and expresses frustration at the silence of some players about the war.
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