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Marta Kostyuk Claims First WTA 1000 Title in Madrid

The breakthrough positions the 23-year-old as a rising threat on clay before Paris.

Overview

  • Kostyuk beat Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid title in straight sets, finishing the final in 1 hour 21 minutes.
  • The trophy is her first final and first title at the tour’s top tier, and it moves her to No. 15 in Monday’s rankings.
  • Her season stands at 17 wins in 21 matches after a recent Rouen title, with three of her four losses coming against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
  • She thanked her team in an emotional speech and said staying consistent helped her push through times when she wanted to quit.
  • In the men’s event, Alexander Zverev reached the Madrid final and will face Jannik Sinner after defeating Alexander Blockx.