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Ukraine’s Kostyuk Keeps Focus on French Open After Missile Strike Near Parents’ Home
No. 15 seed beats Russian-born Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3
TL;DR
- Marta Kostyuk won her first-round French Open match against Oksana Selekhmeteva shortly after a missile strike near her parents' home in Ukraine.
- Kostyuk expressed immense pride in her ability to compete under such difficult emotional circumstances.
- She highlighted the ongoing exhaustion, anger, and resilience of Ukrainians dealing with the war.
- French wildcard Arthur Gea requested to leave the court due to illness during his match against Karen Khachanov.
- Novak Djokovic advanced to the second round after a four-set victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.