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Ukrainian Makes Soldier Dad’s ‘Dream Come True’ at Australian Open
Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova lost to Madison Keys at the Australian Open but celebrated making her father, a soldier, proud while highlighting Ukraine’s plight.
Jan. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘I Play Every Day with a Pain in My Heart’ – Tennis’ Kostyuk Is Unapologetic
The world number 20 did not shake hands with top-ranked Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka after being beaten in Sunday’s final in straight sets.
Jan. 12, 2026
Tennis
Svitolina Powers to Auckland Title
In the warm-up tournament to the Australian Open , the Ukrainian tennis star from Odesa, Elena Svitolina, made short work of her Chinese opponent.
Jan. 11, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine's Kostyuk Says Players at Australian Open Can Remind of Horrors of War
The 37th-ranked player said that the ability of Ukrainian players to continue to perform shows "there is no limit in human possibilities withstanding stress".
Jan. 21, 2024
Ukraine
Kostyuk Makes Last Eight to End Timofeeva's Australian Open Run
Kostyuk, who has spoken out strongly against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, opted not to shake hands with her opponent.
Jan. 21, 2024
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Tennis 'Doesn't Really Matter' With Ukrainians Dying: Kostyuk
Kostyuk, whose previous best effort at a major was reaching the last 16 at the French Open in 2021, accused people of forgetting about the conflict because they had got "used to it".
Jan. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Swapping a Racket for a Gun: How Russia’s Invasion Changed the Life of a Tennis Star
Ukrainian tennis star Serhiy Stakhovsky, the winner of eight ATP singles and doubles titles, swapped his racket for a gun when the Russian full-scale invasion radically changed his life.
Aug. 8, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian Tennis Player Wins in Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Final
Lyudmyla Kichenok has become the first Ukrainian in history to win a Wimbledon tennis title. The Dnipro native teamed up with her Croatian doubles partner Mate Pavić.
July 14, 2023
Ukraine
Vondrousova Into Wimbledon Final, Ending Svitolina's Ukraine Dream
World number 42 Vondrousova came through 6-3, 6-3 and will face either second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur for the title on Saturday.
July 13, 2023