Ukraine’s Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk faces Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in semifinal after beating Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros.

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk faces Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in semifinal after beating Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros.

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Sorana Cirstea defeated world’s top women’s player 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the third round as she suffered pain in lower back.