Ukraine's Kostyuk wins in Paris after missile hits near parents' home
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine won her first-round match at the French Open amidst emotional turmoil after a missile struck near her parents' home. She defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva, a Russian-born player competing for Spain, with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Kostyuk expressed her pride in the victory while dedicating her thoughts to the people of Ukraine during this difficult time.
- ▪Marta Kostyuk won her match at the French Open after a missile hit near her parents' home.
- ▪She defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva with a score of 6-2, 6-3.
- ▪Kostyuk described the match as one of the most difficult of her career.
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