Kostyuk dedicates opening Roland Garros win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first-round victory at Roland Garros to Ukraine, expressing her emotional connection to the ongoing war. She revealed that a Russian missile landed close to her family home, making the situation particularly poignant for her. Despite the challenges, Kostyuk won her match against Oksana Selekhmeteva and emphasized her pride in representing her country.
- ▪Marta Kostyuk won her first-round match at Roland Garros against Oksana Selekhmeteva.
- ▪A Russian missile landed near Kostyuk's family home during a bombardment in Kyiv.
- ▪Kostyuk expressed her dedication to Ukraine and the emotional impact of the war on her life.
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