Marta Kostjuk dropped to her knees and put her hands in front of her face: In an explosive final, the Ukrainian won her first WTA tournament on Sunday (local time) in Austin (Texas) – against a Russian of all places.
The 20-year-old defeated Varvara Gratschewa in the final with 6:3.7:5. She then refused her opponent the traditional handshake at the net and dedicated the victory to Ukraine and all the people “who are fighting and dying right now”.
According to Kostyuk, she will continue to refuse to shake hands with an opponent from Russia, which has attacked Ukraine, or Belarus, which supports the invasion. “In the situation I’m in right now, it’s very special to win this title,” she said.
Related posts:
Do you suffer from lactose intolerance? 7 alternative food products that will benefit you
A new mutation of respiratory syncytial viruses.. 5 main symptoms of the virus
Sisters Lee Jae-young and Da-young Lee, came out in the transfer market after 6 months in Greece
Kerala Premier League Football Match Results: Real Malabar FC and Kerala Police Team Victorious
6 Signs It May Be Stress-Related According To A Dietician
Trois-Rivières: officials denounce the gesture of a hockey spectator
Tennis: Courage, Serena Williams wins her first victory of the year
Fight against abuse: the Government unveils its national strategy