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The harsh reality of Marta Kostyuk in her return to Ukraine: training while burglary alarms sound.

The harsh reality of Marta Kostyuk on her return to Ukraine: training while assault alarms sound

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One day we will find out how much Ukrainian tennis players have suffered in recent years as professionals, facing the harshness of the tennis circuit while receiving the worst possible news from their country. Marta Kostyuk is a clear example of this, someone who is 'enjoying' these days returning to her country, even though peace no longer exists there as it did five years ago. The image of practice while hearing assault alarms says it all.

Marta is back in Kyiv and practicing under air raid alarms. A sad reality in Ukraine 😔🙏 pic.twitter.com/Cr63fEjNr8
— Owen (@kostekcanu) April 3, 2026

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Fernando Murciego | 03/04/2026

The incredible comeback of Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to the final. Source: Getty

BJK Cup 2025: Paolini, hero of Italy in a miraculous comeback to the final

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Jasmine Paolini is the standout player of the day at the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. The Italian delivered a herculean performance to turn around the semifinal tie against Ukraine, a series that Italy seemed to have lost: Elisabetta Cocciaretto had fallen in the first match to Marta Kostyuk (6-2, 6-3) and Elina Svitolina was comfortably leading the second point against Paolini herself. Trailing 3-6 and 2-4, a simple volley into the net opened a floodgate of nerves for Elina, propelling the Italian fully into the match. The rest of the story? You can already imagine it: a display of strength and faith to pull off an incredible comeback (3-6, 6-4, 6-4) and a flawless finish in a one-sided final doubles match (Errani/Paolini defeated Kichenok and Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3). 3 hours and 45 minutes on court in total for Jasmine, the architect of Italy's second consecutive final: they will defend the title on Sunday against the United States or Great Britain.

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Carlos Navarro | 19/09/2025

Marta Kostyuk assesses Ukraine's elimination in the BJKC. Source: Getty

Kostyuk: "I hope that at some point luck is on our side"

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It wasn't meant to be for Ukraine, even though they couldn't have been closer to reaching the final of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. Specifically, two games away, that was the distance they needed to overcome in the second point, but fate had other plans. Jasmine Paolini played the hero twice, and Marta Kostyuk endured one of the cruelest endings of the season. That's how the player from Kiev analyzed it minutes later.

"It's a very tough defeat, I feel like we've never been in the position we're in now. I really look forward to playing with this team again and trying next year. I want to make the most of this experience and see what we can do better to move forward. I think Italy is a great team, they are great champions, I hope that luck will be on our side at some point, we just have to be patient and keep working," said the Ukrainian.

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Fernando Murciego | 19/09/2025