Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk sensationally reached the quarterfinals of the French Open, defeating world number three Iga Świątek. This is the Ukrainian's first victory over a player from the world's top 3, UNN reports.
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In the round of 16 match, Kostyuk confidently defeated the Polish athlete in two sets – 7:5, 6:1. The match lasted just over an hour and a half, with the Ukrainian delivering one of the best performances of her career.
Oliynykova secured victory in the second-round match of Roland Garros 202628.05.26, 22:02
Thanks to this victory, Marta has reached the Roland Garros quarterfinals for the first time and continues to fight for her best result at a Grand Slam tournament.
Possible Ukrainian derby
In the quarterfinals, Kostyuk's opponent will be the winner of the match between another Ukrainian, Elina Svitolina, and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic.
If Svitolina succeeds in the round of 16, a Ukrainian derby will take place in Paris for a spot in the semifinals of the prestigious tournament.
Kostyuk and Svitolina advance to the Round of 16 at Roland Garros 202629.05.26, 23:06