A routine doubles match became anything but after a handshake snub, and a war of words.

Lyudmyla Kichenok was supposed to get married this week to Jelena Ostapenko’s coach. Their run to the title in Flushing Meadows forced a change of plans.

"I try to encourage the people in Ukraine with my performance," she said. "I hope it's going to help them a little bit because they are fighting for their freedom."