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Andreeva Beats Kostyuk to Reach First Grand Slam Final

The 19-year-old's straight-sets win ended Kostyuk's 17-match clay run, leaving Roland Garros certain to produce a first-time women's major winner.

Overview

  • Mirra Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 on Friday to reach her first Grand Slam final and will play Maja Chwalinska for the title.
  • Kostyuk's loss halted a 17-match winning streak on clay that included titles in Madrid and Rouen and pushed her to a career-high projected ranking of world No. 12.
  • Kostyuk posted a long Instagram message after the match expressing disappointment and gratitude for her growth, and she declined the customary handshake with Andreeva, a gesture noted in RussiaUkraine matchups.
  • Broadcasters singled out Kostyuk's tactics and serve as problems in the match, saying she repeatedly targeted Andreeva's backhand and failed to hold serve, which allowed multiple breaks.
  • Kostyuk is entered at the Queen's Club Championships next week as she switches quickly to grass, while the open Roland Garros draw has guaranteed first-time major champions in the event's singles this year.