Ukrainian star fights back tears after missile almost hits family home
Marta Kostyuk experienced an emotional victory at the French Open after learning that a missile nearly hit her family home in Ukraine. Despite the distressing news, she managed to win her first-round match against Oksana Selekhmeteva. Kostyuk expressed gratitude that her family was unharmed and emphasized the importance of continuing to play and support her country.
- ▪Marta Kostyuk won her first-round match at the French Open against Oksana Selekhmeteva.
- ▪She learned that a missile struck near her family home just hours before her match.
- ▪Kostyuk expressed relief that her family was unharmed and highlighted the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
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Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk fights back tears at French Open after missile almost hits family homeTopic:TennisMon 25 May 2026 at 8:43amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:43amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:43amMarta Kostyuk was in tears after her French Open win over Oksana Selekhmeteva. (Getty Images: Robert Prange)In short:Marta Kostyuk won her first round clash at the French Open against Spain's Oksana Selekhmeteva.Kostyuk explained it was one of the toughest matches of her career after learning that morning of a missile strike near her family home.What's next?Kostyuk will play America's Katie Volynets in the second round.abc.net.au/news/french-open-tennis-marta-kostyuk-fights-back-tears/106717164Link copiedShareShare articleMarta Kostyuk's first-round win at the French Open became one of her toughest matches…
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