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Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska loses Lyon final, week after escaping Russian bombs

Dayana Yastremska fell agonisingly short of a dream WTA title in Lyon on Sunday, a week after escaping Russian bomb attacks on her home city of Odessa, but pledged to donate her prize money to support her besieged compatriots. World number 140 Yastremska, who draped the Ukraine flag around her shoulders at every match this week, went down 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to 64th-ranked Zhang Shuai of China in the final. "The prize money I earn here (14,500 euros for the runner-up), I'm going to give to the Ukrainian Foundation to support Ukraine," the tearful 21-year-old told the crowd.

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.

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.

Callum McGregor: How Celtic's man in the mask is a show of commitment to the club

Callum McGregor’s mask isn’t hiding anything on the Celtic captain – infact quite the opposite, it’s exhibiting his commitment to the club says Ange Postecoglou.

West River's Edge: From gravel pit to 'gem' in Fort Saskatchewan

Hannah Stolz and Wendi Crowe glide across the snow on their cross-country skis along one of the popular trails at West River's Edge.

Dayana Yastremska: Ukrainian into Lyon Open final a week after fleeing Russian bombings

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska said the support she has received since escaping Russian bombings last week has helped her reach the final of the Lyon Open.

Eddie Howe proving pundits wrong by delivering what they said he couldn't for Newcastle United

Eddie Howe has transformed Newcastle from relegation certainties to top-half candidates in less than four months. After a difficult start - with just one win in his opening 10 games - the fruits of Howe’s labour on the training ground are finally paying off and Premier League football next season looks a formality.

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Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska loses Lyon final, week after escaping Russian bombs

Ukraine's Yastremska says 'spirit strong' after reaching Lyon final

Dayana Yastremska makes WTA Lyon Open final week after fleeing Ukraine

Ukraine's Yastremska in Lyon final, a week after escaping Russian bombs

Callum McGregor: How Celtic's man in the mask is a show of commitment to the club

West River's Edge: From gravel pit to 'gem' in Fort Saskatchewan

Dayana Yastremska: Ukrainian into Lyon Open final a week after fleeing Russian bombings

Eddie Howe proving pundits wrong by delivering what they said he couldn't for Newcastle United