Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk snubs Russian opponent after ATX Open win

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Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with her Russian opponent Varvara Gracheva after she won a Women's Tennis Association tournament on Sunday.

Kostyuk win at the ATX Open over the weekend marked her first career WTA title. Instead of shaking Gracheva's hand, Kostyuk shook the umpire's hand at the end of the match.

"It was just my choice," Kostyuk said in reference to decision not shake Gracheva's hand, according to The Mirror. "We had a great match, don't get me wrong. She's a great competitor, I respect her as an athlete, but that has nothing to do with her as a human being."

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Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in action against Ipek Oz of Turkey during her women's singles match on day one of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

Kostyuk noted that her win on Sunday was dedicated to "all the people who are fighting and dying" in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

"Being in the position that I'm in right now, it's extremely special to win this title," she said. "I want to dedicate this title to Ukraine and to all the people who are fighting and dying right now."

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Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to play on the tour, but they cannot display the flags of either of the countries. Fans are also restricted from displaying Russian or Belarusian flags.

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays a forehand against Victoria Azarenka during their Women's Singles