Roland Garros Shocker: Ukraine's Kostyuk Ousts World No. 3 Swiatek
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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 by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.