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Kostyuk Dedicates French Open Win to Ukraine
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 23-year-old Marta Kostyuk defeated compatriot Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 to reach her first French Open semifinal, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the Roland Garros final four in the Open Era.
- Following an overnight missile strike in Kyiv that killed at least 18 people, Kostyuk dedicated her victory to the people of Ukraine as a tribute to their resilience.
- The quarterfinal match lasted one hour and 49 minutes, extending Kostyuk's unbeaten clay-court record to 17 matches this season while she declined to shake hands with Svitolina per established protocol.
- Kostyuk will face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals on Thursday, June 4, after Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 to secure her second French Open semifinal in three years.
- Svitolina, the most accomplished Ukrainian in WTA history, plans to leave Roland Garros to care for her daughter, noting the emotional toll of the day and stating she will cheer for Kostyuk from a distance.
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Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostjuk wins in the quarter final duel against countrywoman Elina Switolina at the French Open. After the victory it becomes emotional. The 23-year-old dedicates the victory to her home country with tears.
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