US EditionKostyuk downs Andreeva to claim Madrid Open tennis title
- On Saturday, Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open in Spain, marking the Ukrainian's first WTA 1000 crown.
- The final lasted one hour and 20 minutes, with Kostyuk arriving in Madrid on a mission following her triumph in Rouen last month.
- Kostyuk clinched the opening set in 34 minutes, and despite a competitive second set, she maintained composure to secure her third career singles crown.
- The two players—whose nations have been at war since Russia's 2022 invasion—did not shake hands at the net; Andreeva, who turned 19 on Wednesday, congratulated the champion.
- Eighth-Ranked Andreeva, long regarded as one of the game's most gifted players, congratulated the winner; Kostyuk finished her speech with "glory to God and glory to Ukraine.
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It was world number 23 Kostyuk's first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of the season. She became only the second player outside of the top 20 to win the Madrid Open, in her third final of an impressive 2026 thus far. "It feels unbelievable to stand here right now," said Kostyuk, holding the trophy. "It took me many years to reach …
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