Lyudmyla Kichenok wedding

Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok and her partner Jelena Ostapenko won the women's doubles title at the 2024 US Open, defeating Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai in the final with a score of 6-4, 6-3. Kichenok had to postpone her wedding to fiancé Stas Khmarsky, who is also Ostapenko's coach, which was originally scheduled for September 4, to focus on her tournament campaign. The duo did not drop a single set throughout the tournament, marking their first Grand Slam title as a team. Following their victory, fellow player Jessica Pegula sent champagne and a congratulatory note to Kichenok, recognizing her achievements on and off the court. Kichenok expressed her dedication of the win to her home country of Ukraine, amidst ongoing conflicts. Future wedding plans remain uncertain, with Kichenok hinting at possibilities like Las Vegas or Europe.