Marta Kostyuk Vs Mirra Andreeva, French Open 2026 In Pics: See Best Photos From Roland Garros Semi-Final
Marta Kostyuk is set to face Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros semi-finals, with the rivalry carrying added weight amid the ongoing fallout from Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The draw has opened up after World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s quarter-final exit, leaving the eighth seed as the highest-ranked player remaining. It will be the third meeting between Kostyuk and Andreeva, a contest shaped by the broader geopolitical backdrop, with no handshake expected at the net. Kostyuk has won both previous encounters this year, including on clay, both in straight sets.
Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts after winning during the semifinal tennis match against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk walks off the court after the semifinal tennis match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk returns to Russia's Mirra Andreeva during the semfinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Russia's Mirra Andreeva returns to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk during the senifinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Russia's Mirra Andreeva returns to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk during teh senifinal tennis tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo; AP/Christophe Ena
Russia's Mirra Andreeva returns to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk during teh senifinal tennis tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk returns to Russia's Mirra Andreeva during the senifinal tennis match at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts during the semifinal tennis match against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena)
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts during the senifinal tennis match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts during the senifinal tennis match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Fans supprt Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk during the semifinal tennis match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the French Open in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
Russia's Mirra Andreeva asks for a ball during the semifinal tennis match against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open in Paris, Thursday, June 4, 2026. () | Photo; AP/Emma Da Silva
Russia's Mirra Andreeva and Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk didn't shake hands at the start of the French Open 2026 semi-final match. | AP Photo/Christophe Ena