Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk extends Wimbledon runextends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk extended her Wimbledon run on Wednesday while Russian forces launched another deadly attack on Kyiv. The second straight grand slam semifinalist continues competing despite the ongoing violence in her homeland, highlighting how athletes balance international sports with national crises.
This situation underscores the personal toll of the war on Ukrainian citizens who maintain their professional commitments abroad.
- Kostyuk lost to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the French Open semifinals last year.
- Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, held annually on Centre Court in London.
- Russian attacks on Kyiv have intensified since 2024, causing significant civilian casualties daily.
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