Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk defeated compatriot Elina Svitolina to reach her first grand slam semifinal at the French Open.
The 23-year-old dedicated her victory to the Ukrainian people following overnight attacks that killed at least 18 people.
Kostyuk will face Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the semifinal after becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach this stage at Roland Garros.
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After beating compatriot Elina Svitolina in an all-Ukrainian quarterfinal at Roland Garros 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday, tennis player Marta Kostyuk was overcome with emotion.










