Marta Kostyuk reached the first Grand Slam semi-final of her career after defeating fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in an emotional French Open quarter-final on Tuesday. The 23-year-old delivered a strong performance in a match that carried extra significance for both players.

There will be a first-time women’s champion at Roland Garros this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders.

Marta Kostyuk reaches the French Open quarterfinals for the first time by defeating Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1