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Marta Kostyuk

Kostyuk: "Who has never experienced a war in their home cannot fully understand what it is". Photo: Gettyimages

Kostyuk: "Who has never experienced a war at home cannot fully understand what it is"

The Ukrainian, one of the best tennis players on the clay court circuit, opens up about the difficulties of focusing only on tennis while the armed conflict in Ukraine continues.
 

WTA Ranking: Sabalenka secures the number 1 spot and Andreeva nears her best position. Source: Getty

WTA Ranking: Sabalenka aims for number 1 while Andreava close to her best position

Roland Garros 2026 brings significant changes to the women's ranking. Sabalenka sees the race for the number 1 spot tightening, while Andreeva makes a big leap.

Kostyuk points out the reason that led her to lose against Andreava. Source: Getty

Kostyuk points out the reason that made her lose against Andreeva

The Ukrainian showed her more mature side in the press conference, pointing out the reasons for her defeat and taking stock of all the positive aspects she takes from Paris.

An overwhelming Andreeva reaches the final of Roland Garros. Source: Getty

Andreeva crushes Kostyuk to reach the final of Roland Garros

The Russian will seek her first Grand Slam title in Paris after an immaculate match where she didn't give the Ukrainian any chance.

Kostyuk: "I'm not thinking about winning, I'm here to represent Ukraine and enjoy." Source: Getty

Kostyuk: "I don't think about winning, I'm here to represent Ukraine and enjoy"

The 23-year-old tennis player, moments after reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal, remembered her hometown and sent a direct message to all Russian tennis players.

Kostyuk: "I'm at the best moment of my career, many things will change after this tournament." Source: Getty

Kostyuk: "I am at the best moment of my career, many things will change after this tournament"

Sixteen consecutive victories for Marta Kostyuk, including this last one against Iga Swiatek, are more than enough to consider the Ukrainian as a leading candidate to conquer Roland Garros.