Ukrainian tennis star Lyudmyla Kichenok had a unique reason for postponing her wedding – she was still competing in the 2024 US Open semifinals!
Originally scheduled to marry her fiancé, Stas, on Wednesday, Kichenok had to delay the celebration to focus on her tournament. Laughing off the situation, she shared, “Ahaha, I didn’t get married because I was playing the semifinals!”
Kichenok’s deep run in the US Open has been a memorable one, and her commitment to tennis shows her passion for the sport, even during significant personal milestones. She is now balancing both her professional tennis career and personal life, looking forward to celebrating her postponed wedding soon.
Lyudmyla and Stas were supposed to get married on Wednesday but they had to postpone the wedding because she was still in the tournament 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/eUHe5tWvjM
— Owen (@kostekcanu) September 6, 2024
In a lighthearted manner, the delay highlights the unexpected twists in the lives of top athletes, where dedication to sport often influences personal events. Lyudmyla’s story brings a smile, as she managed to juggle the pressures of Grand Slam competition with her life off the court.