Kostyuk gets emotional talking about Ukraine after losing in the final in Brisbane to Sabalenka
Marta Kostyuk is one of the most committed tennis players to her country and one who best reflects the suffering due to the war taking place in Ukraine. After falling to Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the WTA 500 Brisbane 2026, the young tennis player dedicated some heartfelt words to her compatriots. "I play every day with pain in my heart. Thousands of people are without light or hot water right now in my country, with temperatures of -20ºC. My sister sleeps under three blankets because of the cold in her house; this reality is very painful. I was deeply moved to see so many Ukrainian flags this week at the tournament," she said under the stoic gaze of the Belarusian.
Marta Kostyuk spoke about Ukraine after her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the Brisbane final
“I wanna say a few words about Ukraine. I play every day with pain in my heart. There are thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now. It’s -20 degrees outside. It’s… pic.twitter.com/nTsG6rTgBz— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 11, 2026
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kostyuk se emociona al hablar de Ucrania tras caer en la final en Brisbane ante Sabalenka