QtrendsKostyuk stuns Swiatek in French Open upset
Marta Kostyuk defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open, eliminating the former champion in the round of 16. The upset continued a pattern of major shocks at this year's tournament. Swiatek, who was celebrating her birthday, was visibly emotional after the match. Kostyuk becomes the latest Ukrainian player to make headlines at Roland Garros.
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Swiatek stunned by Kostyuk as latest big name falls at French Open
(The Independent)
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