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"They are all much bigger than me, much taller" - Marta Kostyuk gets honest about her struggles against Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka & other top stars Marta Kostyuk spoke up about her inability to get wins against Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and other top women's singles tennis stars on th...
Kostyuk is embracing her feelings and enjoying the moments Nearly ten years into her career, Marta Kostyuk has changed her philosophy about being a professional tennis player, and life on the Hologic...
OCTOBER 15 • WTATENNIS.COM
Makes early exit in Wuhan Kostyuk lost 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 to Karolina Muchova in the first round of Wuhan on Tuesday.
Impact In a tough first-round matchup between two players ranked inside the top 30 in the world, Kostyuk came out on the losing end as she fell in three sets across two hours and 25 minutes. The 23-year-old from Ukraine finished with 10 double faults and claimed just 56% of service points in the loss. It marks the first loss in the first round for Kostyuk since Washington D.C. in July.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Defeat in Beijing R4 Kostyuk lost to Jessica Pegula in the round of 16 of the China Open with a score of 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 on Wednesday.
Impact Kostyuk committed six double faults in the match, two more than her opponent. She won 53 percent points on first serve. In comparison, Pegula won 66 percent points on her first serve. It was Kostyuk's 18th defeat in 42 matches in 2025.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Sinner beats American teenager Tien to win China Open title before Shanghai Masters
Jannik Sinner prepared for his Shanghai Masters appearance with a 6-2, 6-2 win over American teenager Learner Tien to win the China Open titleOCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
Reaches fourth round in Beijing Kostyuk won 6-4, 6-2 over Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the third round of Beijing on Monday.
Impact Kostyuk secured another straight-set victory in Beijing as she topped the No. 130-ranked Russian qualifier after one hour and 24 minutes to move into the fourth round. The No. 23 seed from Ukraine won 65% of service points and somehow managed to save all 11 break points she faced in the match. Kostyuk will face No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula (1-3 H2H) in the fourth round.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Swiatek wins 400th career match at China Open. Alcaraz reaches Japan final
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek has defeated Camila Osorio for her 400th career win, advancing to the fourth round at the China OpenSEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press
Thumping win in Beijing R3 Kostyuk defeated Ella Seidel in the round of 64 of the China Open with a score of 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday.
Impact Kostyuk did not commit a single double fault in the match. In comparison, her opponent committed six double faults. Kostyuk converted five break points as well. Next up for her will be Russia's Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Hot shot: Marta Kostyuk is here, there and everywhere in Beijing Marta Kostyuk's court coverage was breathtaking in the China Open second round as she stole this point from Ella Seidel.
SEPTEMBER 27 • WTATENNIS.COM
US and Britain set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Townsend have sent the United States into the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time since 2021 after beating Kazakhstan 2-1 in ShenzhenSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021
Naomi Osaka has eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 yearsSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Makes fourth round at US Open Kostyuk won 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 over Diane Parry in the third round of the US Open on Saturday.
Impact Kostyuk claimed her second three-set victory in a row as she came from behind to top the No. 107-ranked Frenchwoman after two hours and 26 minutes on court. The No. 27 seed from Ukraine is through to the second week in New York for the first time in her career. Kostyuk will play No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova in the fourth round.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Rolls into US Open R3 Kostyuk defeated Zeynep Sonmez in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 7-5, 6-7, 6-3 on Thursday.
Impact Kostyuk registered 28 winners in the match, 15 more than her opponent. She produced six aces as well. In comparison, Sonmez did not produce a single ace. Next up for Kostyuk will be France's Diane Parry.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same seasonAUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Advances to second round at USO Kostyuk won 6-4, 6-4 over Katie Boulter in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday.
Impact Kostyuk got through a tricky first round matchup in New York as she dispatched the No. 48-ranked Brit in two sets across one hour and 36 minutes. The 23-year-old from Ukraine finished with 19 winners compared to 24 unforced errors in the victory. Kostyuk will play No. 81-ranked Zeynep Sonmez (1-0 H2H) in the second round.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Seeded 27th in New York Kostyuk (wrist) will play Katie Boulter in the first round of the US Open.
Impact Kostyuk appears to be healthy for the US Open after she recently had to pull out of Cincinnati due to a wrist injury. The No. 27 seed from Ukraine has not made it past the third round in New York so far in her career.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Cincinnati Kostyuk (wrist) withdrew from her third round match in Cincinnati against Iga Swiatek.
Impact After a dominant win in her opener this week, Kostyuk could not continue at the event due to a right wrist issue. The Ukrainian has about two weeks to get healthy in time for the US Open.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Rolls through Cincinnati R2 Kostyuk won 6-1, 6-1 over Tatjana Maria in the second round of Cincinnati on Saturday.
Impact Kostyuk quickly recovered after retiring last week in Montreal as she dominated the No. 41-ranked German in straight sets across just 52 minutes. After also posting a quarterfinal showing last week, the 23-year-old from Ukraine looks to have found her form again after a rough stretch on clay and grass courts. Kostyuk will play either No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek (0-3 H2H) or Anastasia Potapova (2-2 H2H) in the third round.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
No. 25 seed in Cincinnati Kostyuk (undisclosed) has a bye in the first round of Cincinnati.
Impact It looks like Kostyuk will play this week despite a retirement a few days ago in Montreal. The Ukrainian will play either Tatjana Maria or a qualifier in the second round.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Canadian teenager Mboko reaches semifinals in Montreal and will face Rybakina
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal with a 6-4, 6-2 win victory over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Monday night at the National Ban...AUGUST 4 • Associated Press
Retires in Montreal quarterfinals Kostyuk (undisclosed) retired down 6-1, 2-1 to Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals of Montreal on Monday.
Impact Kostyuk was getting hammered by the No. 9 seed when she retired after just 55 minutes on court. The Ukrainian had been pushed to three sets in each of her previous three wins at the tournament.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tauson upsets 2nd-seeded Wimbledon champion Swiatek to reach Montreal quarterfinals
Clara Tauson of Denmark upset second-seeded Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinalsAUGUST 3 • Associated Press
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upsets top-seeded Coco Gauff to reach Montreal quarterfinals
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upset top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinalsAUGUST 3 • Associated Press
Kostyuk, Rybakina through to quarterfinals of women's National Bank Open in Montreal Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine has advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's National Bank Open in Montreal.
AUGUST 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Wins another three-setter in R4 Kostyuk won 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 over McCartney Kessler in the fourth round of Montreal on Saturday.
Impact Kostyuk once again staged a comeback after dropping the opening set as she outlasted the No. 32-ranked American to reach the quarterfinals after two hours and 36 minutes on court. The 23-year-old from Ukraine racked up 20 break point chances in the lengthy battle and saved 10-of-13 break points against her own serve. Kostyuk will face either No. 9 seed Elena Rybakina (1-2 H2H) or No. 30 seed Dayana Yastremska in the quarters.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
