Ukrainian Tennis Star Marta Kostyuk Makes History

Kostyuk Defeats Gracheva, Wins First WTA Title

Refuses Handshake, Reflecting Ongoing Tensions

In a historic moment for Ukrainian tennis, Marta Kostyuk has emerged victorious in the ATX Open, claiming her first WTA title. The 20-year-old defeated Varvara Gracheva 6-3 7-5 in a gripping final, but the match was marked by a controversial incident.

Following her victory, Kostyuk declined to shake hands with Gracheva, a Russian-born player who recently became a French citizen. The gesture reflects the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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