Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk blends tour success with war advocacy

Marta Kostyuk, the Ukrainian tennis player who reached the French Open semi‑finals in 2023 before losing to Mirra Andreeva, has continued a strong 2026 season with titles at the WTA 500 event in Rouen and her first WTA 1000 victory in Madrid. Off‑court, Kostyuk is vocal about the war in Ukraine, recalling how a missile landed near her parents’ home and describing the emotional strain it adds to her competition schedule. She manages stress by limiting news notifications and seeks balance through travel with her husband and their dogs.

Kostyuk also shares personal moments on social media, including a series of bikini photos taken during a recent vacation in Greece, and disclosed a withdrawal from a WTA 500 tournament in London due to a right‑ankle injury. Her public profile combines high‑level tennis performance with ongoing advocacy for her homeland.