Kostyuk Advances at Wimbledon Amidst Continued Russian Attacks on Kyiv
While Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals, Kyiv faced another deadly Russian attack. Kostyuk expressed her strong disagreement with the IOC's decision to provisionally lift the ban on Russian athletes, stating it is unfair and that…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 8, 2026 —
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has reached the semifinals of Wimbledon. Her advancement comes as the capital city of Kyiv has reportedly faced another deadly Russian attack.
Kostyuk has voiced strong opposition to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recent decision to provisionally lift the ban on Russian athletes. She described the decision as unfair.
The Ukrainian player stated her hope to defeat any Russian competitors she might encounter in future Olympic games.
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