Why Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk Finally Shook Hands With Russian-Born Daria Kasatkina at Italian Open After Many Rejections
Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk broke her long-standing stance and extended her hand to former Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina after defeating her in the second round of the 2025 Italian Open. The rare post-match gesture marked a powerful exception to a protest Kostyuk has firmly upheld for over two years, refusing to shake hands … Read more