Karolína Muchová, 29, is through to the final of the Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon. The Czech defeated American Coco Gauff 2–1 in sets and now faces compatriot Linda Nosková. It was a tough match, I didn't have much time to think. I don't even know what to say, says the world number one in women's tennis in the victory interview.
SportsUkrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk slams the IOC's decision to allow Russian athletes into the Olympics. "It's terrible," she says after her quarterfinal win at Wimbledon.
SportsRussian Mirra Andrejeva avenged a previous loss to Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk and crushed her in the semifinals of the French Championships. "I'm super happy," the 19-year-old said after a 6–1, 6–3 win.
SportsWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus was knocked out of the French Open in Paris after a major collapse. Sabalenka lost the quarter-final to Russian Diana Shnaider, 1-2 in sets. "I'm speechless," Shnaider said.
SportsMarta Kostyuk beat Elina Svitolina in an all-Ukrainian quarter-final at the French Open. "I want to dedicate this match to the Ukrainian people and their resilience," she said after the victory.
SportsTennis star Marta Kostyuk brought up the war in her home country, Ukraine, during the awards ceremony and refused to shake the hand of her opponent, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka. Kostyuk is now defending her remarks after losing in the final of the WTA tournament in Brisbane.
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