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Kostyuk Wins Madrid Open for First WTA 1000 Title

The breakthrough signals a surge that lifts her ranking ahead of Roland Garros.

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 2, 2026 General view of the final match between Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk and Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 2, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk celebrates after winning her final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 2, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 2, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Overview

  • Marta Kostyuk beat Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to capture the Madrid Open, securing the 23-year-old’s first title at WTA 1000 level.
  • Kostyuk turned the final by extending rallies and holding firm on big points, saving two set points before Andreeva’s late double fault handed her the decisive break.
  • The victory extends Kostyuk’s unbeaten clay run and gives her a third career singles crown, coming two weeks after her Rouen title.
  • Live projections place Kostyuk near a new career high around No. 15, strengthening her WTA Race position as the tour shifts to the French Open.
  • The trophy ceremony drew notice as Kostyuk skipped the handshake and celebrated with a backflip, while Andreeva wept courtside in a scene shaped by the RussiaUkraine backdrop.