LYON, France — Ukrainian refugee Dayana Yastremska took Zhang Shuai of China to a few units Sunday within the ultimate of the Lyon Open, which Zhang received 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The 21-year-old Yastremska simplest fled her house in war-torn Odessa, Ukraine, final week following the Russian invasion. She spent two nights sheltering in an underground automobile park from missile moves earlier than escaping together with her 15-year-old sister Ivanna thru Romania whilst their oldsters stayed in the back of in Odessa.
In her post-match speech, Yastremska had a message for her fellow Ukrainians.
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“The prize cash I earned right here, I’m gonna give to the Ukrainian basis to toughen Ukraine,” she stated. “And If Ukrainian individuals are staring at, I wanna say you guys are so robust, you’ve a terrific spirit.”
“I attempted to combat for Ukraine.”
The One hundred and fortieth-ranked Yastremska had a exceptional run to her 5th profession ultimate after being given a wild card to play on the match. She beat second-seeded Sorana Cirstea 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 within the semifinals.
Zhang received her 3rd profession name.
