Kostyuk Stands Firm: No Handshake with Potapova at Madrid Open Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Marta Kostyuk has stated she will not shake hands with Anastasia Potapova at the Madrid Open due to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Despite Potapova representing Austria, Kostyuk maintains her stance, only shaking hands with players who have publicly opposed the war. The two will face off in the semifinals, with Kostyuk on a 10-match winning streak.