Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack in Ukraine
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk revealed that a missile nearly hit her parents' home in Ukraine on the morning of her French Open first-round match, making it one of the most emotionally challenging matches of her career.
- Despite the distressing news, Kostyuk won her match against Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3, dedicating her performance to the resilience of the Ukrainian people and receiving strong support from fans.
- The French Open opening day saw players contend with high temperatures around 33°C (91°F), affecting player performance and spectator comfort.
- Notable first-round results included No. 11 Belinda Bencic and No. 2 Alexander Zverev advancing, with Novak Djokovic preparing for his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance in a night match.