Kostyuk continues breaking barriers at Wimbledon: "I saved the deadly shot for my first Grand Slam"

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Marta Kostyuk continues to take giant steps in the 2026 season. The Ukrainian has reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon after convincingly defeating Ashlyn Krueger, confirming that her extraordinary semifinal at Roland Garros was no fluke. At 24, she is experiencing the peak maturity of her career and establishing herself as one of the most consistent players on the circuit.

The victory in London marks a new milestone for a player who seems determined to push her own limits. After years of alternating between brilliant performances and some inconsistency, Kostyuk has found the necessary stability to compete head-to-head with the best on any surface.

Marta Kostyuk after beating Krueger to reach Wimbledon QF

“A few weeks ago, we had a conversation about the backflip.. the celebration you do when you win a title. You said ‘Only if I win at Wimbledon’. You’re 3 matches away now. Have you been practicing?”

Marta: “I mean, I… pic.twitter.com/xVV09XLeNB

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 6, 2026

After the match, she also left one of the most endearing images of the day by referring to the famous backward somersault she often performs in some celebrations, a skill inherited from her childhood as a gymnast. However, she made it clear that fans will have to wait to see it again.

"A few weeks ago, we talked about the backward somersault. Some people ask me for it every time I win a match," she said, laughing. "I tell them: 'I'm saving it for the only moment I win my first Grand Slam.' So I hope I can do it someday." Her response reflects the great ambition with which she faces this stage of her career. Marta Kostyuk is no longer satisfied with just achieving occasional great results; she wants to fight for the most important titles and is starting to speak of them with total ease.

The moment Marta Kostyuk reached her first Wimbledon Quarterfinal.

The twirl.

The dress.

What a moment. 🥹

The queen of celebrations. 🧑‍🩰 pic.twitter.com/q7ttDTO216

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 6, 2026

Her progress over the last few months invites optimism. Having linked semifinals at Roland Garros with quarterfinals at Wimbledon demonstrates significant competitive growth and confirms that her tennis is now able to adapt to very different scenarios. Three more victories are needed for that symbolic somersault to see the light. If she maintains the level shown so far, no one rules out London bringing her a little closer to that dream.

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