Tennis Under Siege: Marta Kostyuk's Resilience in a War Torn Country As Marta Kostyuk took to the courts of Roland Garros, her focus and determination seemed to drown out the echoes of war that had shaken her family just hours before.
The 15th seed from Ukraine battled her way to a 6 2, 6 3 victory over Oksan Selekhmeteva, but it was clear that something more than just tennis tactics was at play.
Kostyuk's parents' home in Kyiv had been hit by a missile strike, mere meters from where she grew up. This stark reality is a testament to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.