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Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
Kostyuk said the IOC move was unfair after Russia’s ban was provisionally lifted, as she reached her first Wimbledon semifinal.
- Ukrainian tennis player Kostyuk reached her first Wimbledon semifinal, defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the last four for the first time.
- A recent 11-hour Russian drone and missile attack killed at least 21 civilians last week; on Monday, strikes damaged residential buildings five kilometers from where her parents live.
- Kostyuk becomes the second Ukrainian woman to reach a Wimbledon semifinal after Elina Svitolina achieved the feat in 2019 and 2023, though Svitolina lost both occasions.
- The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia on Tuesday, recommending individual sports drop neutral status requirements; The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed the decision as an "important step."
- Kostyuk said she "100% don't agree" with the IOC decision and wants to "beat every single Russian" at the Olympics. She faces Czech player Linda Noskova on Thursday for a final spot.
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"I want to beat every single Russian" - Marta Kostyuk makes angry statement at Wimbledon press conference
Marta Kostyuk did not hold back after reaching the Wimbledon semifinals, using her post-match press conference to strongly oppose the possibility of Russian athletes returning to the 2028 Olympics.
Marta Kostyuk, 24, is storming ahead in Wimbledon. At the same time, she has received the news that the door is opening for Russians in the Olympics. – I think it's terrible, says the Ukrainian.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Ukraine's Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia
After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the IOC's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.
·United States
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