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Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
By Mattias Karén, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
As Marta Kostyuk played on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday, her compatriots in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv.It's been the same for much of Kostyuk’s run to the semifinals.On Monday, after Russian missiles struck residential buildings close to where Kost...
Key takeaway “It’s not easy to disconnect entirely,” Kostyuk said after beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 to reach the last four at Wimbledon for the first time.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own Ukrainian community is likely watching Marta Kostyuk's Wimbledon run with a mix of pride and concern, given the ongoing attacks on Kyiv. As Kostyuk advances to the semifinals, her comments on the International Olympic Committee's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia will resonate with local Ukrainians who have been vocal about their opposition to Russian involvement in international sports. The city's Ukrainian community has been actively engaged in raising awareness and support for Ukraine throughout the conflict, and Kostyuk's strong stance against the IOC's decision will likely be met with appreciation and solidarity. As the tennis world continues to grapple with the complexities of international politics, San Antonio's Ukrainian community will be watching closely to see how Kostyuk's message is received and what implications it may have for future sporting events.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? As Marta Kostyuk played on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday, her compatriots in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv.It's been the same for much of Kostyuk’s run to the semifinals.On Monday, after Russian missiles struck residential buildings close to where Kost...
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