Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
Kostyuk said the IOC move was unfair after Russia’s ban was provisionally lifted, as she reached her first Wimbledon semifinal.
- Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk reached her first Wimbledon semifinal, defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the last four for the first time.
- A recent 11-hour Russian drone and missile attack killed at least 21 civilians last week; on Monday, strikes damaged residential buildings five kilometers from where her parents live.
- Kostyuk becomes the second Ukrainian woman to reach a Wimbledon semifinal after Elina Svitolina achieved the feat in 2019 and 2023, though Svitolina lost both occasions.
- The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia on Tuesday, recommending individual sports drop neutral status requirements; The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed the decision as an "important step."
- Kostyuk said she "100% don't agree" with the IOC decision and wants to "beat every single Russian" at the Olympics. She faces Czech player Linda Noskova on Thursday for a final spot.
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Ukrainian tennis star labels lift of Russia Olympic ban 'terrible' as she hits out at IOC
Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk has hit out at the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the upcoming Olympics, labelling the move "terrible".The IOC has provisionally lifted its suspension of Russian athletes, offering them a route to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.Following her victory over Italy's Jasmine Paolini, Kostyuk, 24, called for the ruling to be changed and for the IOC to reverse …
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk blasts IOC over easing of Russian Olympic restrictions
Wimbledon semifinalist Marta Kostyuk has criticised the IOC for easing restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The Ukrainian said the decision was "terrible" and vowed to "beat every single Russian" she faces at the Games.
Ukraine’s Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks on Kyiv hit close to home, slams IOC Russia decision
24-year-old is in her second straight Grand Slam semifinal after losing to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the last four at the French Open. The two did not shake hands before that match
Ukraine's Kostyuk speaks out against lifting of Russia's Olympic ...
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