Ukrainian under a wave of hatred. Unbroken. She sends a clear message to those who attack her
Marta Kostyuk, a Ukrainian tennis player, remains defiant in the face of backlash over her behavior after the Brisbane final, asserting she will not retract or apologize for her actions.
"I don't care." Sabalenka defended her kiss on the biceps and spoke emotionally about the war
World number one Aryna Sabalenka started the new season dominantly, winning her 22nd career title at Brisbane, but attention turned to the tense moment during the ceremony where Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake her hand due to the ongoing conflict.
High tension after the final in Brisbane between Ukrainian Kostyuk and Belarusian Sabalenka
Tensions flared during the Brisbane final where Ukrainian player Kostyuk refused to shake hands with world number one Sabalenka and spoke about the war's consequences in her speech.
Ukrainian refused to shake hands with Sabalenka: My people are freezing at -20 because of the Russians
Belarusian Arina Sabalenka won the WTA 500 tennis tournament in Brisbane, defeating Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who refused to shake hands post-match due to political tensions.
Ukrainian refused to shake Sabalenka's hand. She barely held back tears after the match
Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Arina Sabalenka after losing in the WTA 500 tournament in Brisbane, citing the ongoing hardship faced by her country due to the conflict with Russia.
Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Sabalenka and accuses: 'I play with a weight on my heart'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka wins the Brisbane tournament amid tensions with Ukrainian opponent Marta Kostyuk, who refused to shake hands and expressed her heavy feelings due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Sabalenka: 'I play with a weight on my heart'
Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka after losing the WTA 500 final in Brisbane, reaffirming her stance against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
Tennis: Ukrainian Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Sabalenka, crowned in Brisbane
World number one Aryna Sabalenka claimed her 22nd career title against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged match in Brisbane.
Tense Moments Move the World of Tennis. The Ukrainian Was on the Brink, the Belarusian's Reaction Surprised
After Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus defeated Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk at the Brisbane tournament, Kostyuk expressed her strong emotions regarding the situation in Ukraine while both players avoided direct contact with each other.
Sabalenka in Brisbane final with player who refuses to shake hands
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the Brisbane tennis tournament final, amid ongoing tensions between the players.