WATCH: Russian Missile Strike Destroys Tennis Star's Home In Ukraine

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Tennis star Dayana Yastremska has shared heartbreaking images after a Russian missile strike destroyed her family home in Odesa, Ukraine. The attack reportedly took place on Saturday, with Yastremska showing the damage caused by a Kalibr cruise missile.

The Ukrainian player posted pictures of the aftermath on Instagram, revealing the extent of the destruction. Among the debris was a Roland Garros towel, which she said was the only item to survive the strike.

“Tonight. This is what the ‘Russian world’ looks like. A direct hit by a Kalibr cruise missile. A Russian missile destroyed our apartment in Odesa. The only thing that survived was a Roland Garros towel,” Yastremska wrote.

Yastremska also urged the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to acknowledge the situation and support her during the crisis.

“A piece of world tennis survived a Russian missile. Our home did not. @wta @itf_reviews Look at these images through our eyes. This is the true meaning of your ‘neutrality’ - from the Ukrainian side of the court,” she added.

The latest incident is not the first time Yastremska’s family has been affected by the war. In December 2024, she revealed that a building where her grandmother lived had also been damaged during a Russian attack.

Yastremska’s most recent appearance came at the US Open 2026, where she was beaten by Lucrezia Stefanini in the opening round.

The Ukrainian player reached the Australian Open semi-finals in 2024 and has frequently spoken about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on her family and country.

Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open 2026 women’s singles final to claim her third Grand Slam title.

Rybakina beat the two-time defending champion 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The Kazakhstan player had already secured the world No. 1 ranking by reaching the semi-finals.

“I can’t find words right now, honestly. I don’t expect nothing like this coming to this tournament. I’ve been dealing with a little bit with an injury, but somehow everything aligned together on my side,” Rybakina said after her victory.