Google News WTA Lyon: Zhang beats Yastremska, but WHAT A MATCH!
by LORENZO CIOTTI
Ukrainian player Dayana Yastremska was defeated by Chinese Zhang Shuai in three sets 3-6 6-3 6-4, in the final of the WTA Lyon 2022, but it should be remembered that a week ago she was fleeing Odessa together with her younger sister, to escape the Russian bombing of their city.
After the defeat in the final, she, who moved the world with her words, said: "I played for myself and for my country. I felt a thousand emotions, in the end I was very tested. I fought for Ukraine and I thank you. the people who are fighting The cash prize I have earned I will give to the Foundation to support Ukraine.
A week ago she spent two nights in an underground parking lot to shelter from missile attacks before being able to escape by sea from Odessa, where her parents are still.