Ukraine’s Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
Summary
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk reached the semifinals at Wimbledon while her home city Kyiv faced deadly attacks by Russia. Kostyuk said it is hard to focus on tennis amid the violence but she tries to stay aware of the situation in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Marta Kostyuk is a 24-year-old Ukrainian tennis player competing at Wimbledon.
- On July 8, 2026, she won her quarter-final match against Jasmine Paolini at Wimbledon.
- Kostyuk’s home city Kyiv was attacked with missiles and drones by Russia during the tournament.
- An attack on Monday destroyed residential buildings near where Kostyuk’s parents live.
- At least 21 civilians were killed in a recent 11-hour attack on Kyiv.
- Kostyuk reached the last four at Wimbledon for the first time and the semifinals of a second straight Grand Slam.
- Russian players have competed as neutrals since the 2022 war started.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently lifted the ban on Russian athletes competing as neutrals, a move Kostyuk criticized as unfair.
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