Ukraine's Yastremska says 'spirit strong' after reaching Lyon final
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska, who was forced to flee her home after Russia's invasion last week, said her spirit was strong after reaching the final of the Lyon Open.
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Dayana Yastremska makes WTA Lyon Open final week after fleeing Ukraine
Ukrainian wildcard Dayana Yastremska, who was forced to flee her home after Russia's invasion last week, reached the WTA Lyon Open final after defeating No. 2 seed Sorana Cirstea 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday.
Ukraine's Yastremska in Lyon final, a week after escaping Russian bombs
Dayana Yastremska reached the Lyon WTA final on Saturday, just a week after escaping Russian bomb attacks on her home city of Odessa, and said: "I can deal with everything". The 21-year-old, with a Ukraine flag draped over her shoulders when she walked on court and playing in her country's blue and yellow, beat Romanian second seed Sorana Cirstea 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-4 after two and a half hours. "My spirit is pretty strong right now -- that's why I think I can deal with everything.
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