Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk delivered an emotional public address following renewed attacks in Ukraine that came alarmingly close to her family home.

Kostyuk revealed that the strikes occurred just around 100 metres from where her parents live, underscoring the deeply personal impact of the ongoing conflict on her life beyond professional tennis.

Speaking with visible emotion, she reflected on the fear and anxiety experienced by her family and community as the violence continued to affect civilian areas.

Kostyuk, who has been an outspoken figure on the WTA Tour regarding the war in Ukraine, used her platform to highlight the human toll of the conflict.

She described the difficulty of focusing on her sporting career while knowing that her loved ones remain in a region directly affected by military attacks.

Her remarks added further context to the emotional burden carried by Ukrainian athletes competing internationally while their home country remains under sustained pressure.

The speech was met with attention from the tennis community and broader sporting world, many of whom have previously expressed solidarity with Ukrainian athletes.

Kostyuk’s comments serve as another reminder of how the war continues to intersect with global sport, particularly for players who maintain close ties to affected regions.

Despite the emotional strain, she continues to compete on the professional circuit, balancing her career with ongoing concern for her family’s safety and the situation in Ukraine.