Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska has advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2024, becoming the first Ukrainian to do so, and matching a national record. She defeated 19-year-old Czech player Linda Nosková in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. However, Yastremska is under investigation by her home country for shaking hands with her Russian opponent after the match, an action which has led to significant controversy. Yastremska has apologized for the gesture, while another Ukrainian player, 16-year-old Yelyzaveta Kotliar, also expressed regret after facing criticism from her tennis federation for a similar action. Yastremska's progress in the tournament is notable as she is two wins away from potentially repeating Emma Raducanu's historic feat of winning a Grand Slam title as a qualifier.
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⚡️ Ukraine's Yastremska reaches Grand Slam semifinals, repeating national record. Dazana Yastremska outed Czech Linda Noskova in two sets, 6-3 and 6-4, to reach the Grand Slam semifinal for the first time. https://t.co/8oH11sIOmb