Marta Kostyuk after the final in Brisbane
In the WTA tournament final in Brisbane, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk lost to Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka. The match ended with a score of 6:4, 6:3 in favor of Sabalenka, who is number 1 in the world rankings. During her speech after the match, Kostyuk shared her thoughts on the difficult situation in Ukraine, emphasizing that she plays with a great emotional burden.
Kostyuk noted that thousands of people in Ukraine remain without electricity and hot water, and the temperatures outside reach minus 20 degrees.
“I play every day with a heavy heart. It’s very hard to live in this reality every day. My sister sleeps under three blankets – it’s so cold at home,” – said the tennis player.
The importance of support
This week was successful for Kostyuk, who managed to defeat three opponents from the WTA top 10, but the final against Sabalenka was a tough test. Despite the loss, Kostyuk demonstrated her strength of spirit and resilience, emphasizing the importance of support for her country in difficult times.
Marta Kostyuk's performance at the tournament in Brisbane was an important event not only in terms of sports but also in the context of current social issues. Her words about the situation in Ukraine reflect the emotional state of many Ukrainians who are experiencing difficult times due to the war. It is important that athletes like Kostyuk use their platform to raise awareness of these issues, which can contribute to international support for Ukraine.