Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk says missile struck near parents' Kyiv home
Marta Kostyuk revealed that a missile strike hit just 100 meters from her parents' home in Kyiv, Ukraine, hours before her match at the French Open.
www.espn.com.auMarta Kostyuk attended the French Open with tennis focus after missile strike near parents’ Kyiv home hours before her match, yet she kept going and reached rounds. Her advance into the main draw comes after a hot streak in Madrid and Rouen. By early May 2026 she reached top-15 following several strong results, demonstrating mental strength amid ongoing conflict. Kostyuk has cited personal resilience as the war continues in Ukraine, keeping focus on her game.