Marta Kostyuk reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros
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- Marta Kostyuk, 23, from Kyiv, reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros after defeating compatriot Elina Svitolina.
- Kostyuk expressed deep emotion, dedicating the win to her people and thanking Svitolina for her impact on Ukrainian tennis.
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Marta Kostyuk, a 23-year-old from Kyiv, has reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros after defeating her compatriot Elina Svitolina. The victory comes amidst a difficult period for Ukraine.
It was a historic match this with Elina. In Kyiv, it was another complicated night and I want to share this victory with all my people. Marta Kostyuk is moved to tears at the end of the match that takes her to her first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros: the 23-year-old from Kyiv beat her compatriot Elina Svitolina, n.7 in the rankings and seeding. Kostyuk addressed words of esteem and affection to Svitolina. "Elina has had a huge impact on tennis in Ukraine and for me, and for this I can only thank her - Kostyuk underlined -. Winning Paris? It still takes two more matches and the trophy is still very far away. The somersault (done after the success in Madrid, ed.)? I will only do it again when I win a Slam", concluded the tennis player, thanking the public and inviting them to continue with donations for her country.
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