Roland Garros Shocker: Ukraine's Kostyuk Ousts World No. 3 Swiatek
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At a glance
- 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.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.