Andreeva dismantles nervous Kostyuk amid tense backdrop of Russia-Ukraine war Mirra Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk in the French Open semi-finals, reaching her first Grand Slam final. Kostyuk, whose tournament began with news of a missile strike near her family, aimed to use her platform to raise awareness about the war in Ukraine. Despite the political backdrop, both players focused on their match, with Kostyuk opting not to shake Andreeva’s hand post-match.

• Mirra Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 in the French Open semi-finals.
• Andreeva becomes the fourth-youngest French Open finalist in 30 years.
• Kostyuk aimed to use her Grand Slam run to remind people of the war in Ukraine.
• Kostyuk’s tournament started after a missile landed near her family home.
• Kostyuk expressed her views on Russian players competing while their country is at war.
• Kostyuk did not shake Andreeva’s hand after the match.
• This was the second meeting between the players this clay court season, with Kostyuk winning the Madrid Open final.