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Callum Godde

RARE PHOTOS: Kostyuk conjures masterclass in open grudge match | Vintage Vibes

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk (left) savoured eliminating Russian Maria Timofeeva at Melbourne Park. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Marta Kostyuk wants a looming Ukrainian blitz on the Australian Open quarter-finals to shine a spotlight back on her war-torn country's ongoing plight.

The world No.35 vanquished a second Russian rival in a row at Melbourne Park during a rain-affected grudge match on Sunday, steam-rolling to a 6-2 6-1 victory over qualifier Maria Timofeeva.

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