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Kostyuk Stuns Swiatek in French Open Upset
2 Jun
Summary
- Marta Kostyuk, ranked 15th, defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1.
- Kostyuk is on a 16-match winning streak on clay.
- This marks Kostyuk's first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
Marta Kostyuk has advanced to the French Open quarterfinals after a commanding 7-5, 6-1 victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek. The world No. 15, who had not won a set against Swiatek in prior meetings, displayed remarkable composure and focus on Court Philippe-Chatrier. This win extends Kostyuk's dominant clay-court streak to 16 matches, ensuring a new women's singles champion will be crowned at Roland Garros.
Kostyuk's career has been marked by flashes of brilliance since her junior days. Her breakthrough includes reaching the third round of the Australian Open as a wildcard at 15 and securing her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid earlier this year. This quarterfinal appearance is her first at a Grand Slam, achieved after a significant shift in her coaching approach, moving from her mother to Sandra Zaniewska.
In the quarterfinals, Kostyuk will face compatriot Elina Svitolina. Meanwhile, Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar also progressed, overturning a two-set deficit to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
