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No handshake! French Open semi-final sparks controversy - Watch

Marta Kostyuk again refused to shake hands with Russian player Mirra Andreeva after their French Open semifinal, continuing a stance she has maintained since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Ukrainian views the gesture as a show of solidarity with her country. Kostyuk has also used her platform to highlight the war's humanitarian impact and support for Ukrainians.

5 Jun 2026 5:00 am