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Roland Garros Shocker: Ukraine's Kostyuk Ousts World No. 3 Swiatek

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk upset top seed Iga Swiatek of Poland in the fourth round of Roland Garros.
  • Kostyuk won decisively in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1, marking a significant upset after Swiatek's recent Madrid Open victory.
  • The defeat of Swiatek, a four-time Roland Garros champion, follows the earlier elimination of defending champion Coco Gauff.

Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk delivered a stunning upset at Roland Garros, defeating world number three and four-time champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round. Kostyuk, the 15th seed, secured a decisive 7-5, 6-1 victory on Court Philippe-Chatrier, advancing to her first quarterfinal at the Paris clay-court tournament.

The match saw Swiatek struggle significantly, particularly with her serve, which Kostyuk exploited effectively. After winning the first set 7-5, Kostyuk broke Swiatek's serve early in the second set and maintained her advantage, ultimately winning 6-1. Swiatek committed numerous unforced errors, contributing to her downfall.

Kostyuk expressed her disbelief after the match, stating, "I am still in shock, beating such an incredible player against whom I have often lost... I haven't realized it yet, thank you for the energy the public gave me." This significant victory comes just a day after the elimination of defending champion Coco Gauff, further shaking up the women's singles draw.

Meanwhile, other matches progressed, with Elina Svitolina leading her match 2-1 and Sorana Cirstea of Romania defeating Weng to reach the quarterfinals on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. The tournament continues with further high-stakes matches as the field narrows.

I am still in shock, beating such an incredible player against whom I have often lost... I haven't realized it yet, thank you for the energy the public gave me.

โ€” Marta KostyukKostyuk reacts to her unexpected victory over the top-seeded Iga Swiatek.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.