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“They provided me with good conditions” Kostyuk explained why he will play against Russia
Today is December 17, 2023, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk She will play against Russian Mirra Andreeva in the final of the Negomental Open de Bourg-de-Peague exhibition tournament held in France.
The Ukrainian player explained his decision to accept the invitation to this match as follows:
“Yes, tomorrow I will play an exhibition match against Mirra Andreeva. I wasn’t planning to perform there, but the organizers were urgently looking for a replacement for Donna Vekic and offered good conditions, so I would have the opportunity to make a good donation to our defenders. “I’m interested in this match, as I finished my season quite early I see it as a good opportunity to try the rhythm of the game.”
Marta also noted that they would not take photos together and would not shake hands with the Russian woman. He told the organizers about this and they supported his position.
Previously, Marta Kostyuk had called for Russians to be banned from participating in the 2024 Olympics.
Source: Sport UA
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January 15 Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 178) will continue to compete to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open.
The Ukrainian player will face the Polish representative in the final of the selection Maya Khvalinskaya (WTA 145). The meeting will start at approximately 02:00 Kyiv time.
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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will advance to the main draw of the Australian Open.
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January 15 Ukrainian tennis player Daria Snigur (WTA 136) will continue to compete to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open.
He will play against the Ukrainian player in the last round of the selection Alexandra Sasnovic (WTA 102). The match will start at 05.00 Kyiv time.
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January 15 Ukrainian tennis player Yulia Starodubtseva (WTA 110) will continue to compete to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open.
In the qualifying final the Ukrainian player will play against Victoria Tomova (Bulgaria, WTA 128). The meeting will start at approximately 02:00 Kyiv time.
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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the fight will advance to the main draw of the major tournament in Melbourne.
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