Reflecting on her 2025 season, the Ukrainian provided an interesting rationale for why she has not yet been able to land in the world's top 10.
Marta Kostyuk
The WTA Beijing 2025 is delighting us with matches of the highest level, especially on a day like today, which extended beyond midnight thanks to a last plate of supreme quality. It was served by Jessica Pegula and Marta Kostyuk, with streaks of very good tennis and a very tenacious Ukrainian: she was on the brink in the second set but dressed in her best to showcase in a magnificent tiebreak... until the consistency of the American, a relentless powerhouse who doesn't drop below notable, ultimately knocked her down in the third and deciding set (6-3, 6-7(4), 6-1). A day of surprises indeed, but it leaves us with a magnificent lineup for the quarter-finals.
WTA Beijing 2025 Quarterfinals:
- Emma Navarro (16) vs Jessica Pegula (5)
- Sonay Kartal vs Linda Noskova (26)
- Jasmine Paolini (6) vs Amanda Anisimova (3)
- Eva Lys vs Coco Gauff (2)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Pekín 2025: Pegula sobrevive a un thriller y completa unos magníficos cuartos de final
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Jasmine Paolini is the standout player of the day at the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. The Italian delivered a herculean performance to turn around the semifinal tie against Ukraine, a series that Italy seemed to have lost: Elisabetta Cocciaretto had fallen in the first match to Marta Kostyuk (6-2, 6-3) and Elina Svitolina was comfortably leading the second point against Paolini herself. Trailing 3-6 and 2-4, a simple volley into the net opened a floodgate of nerves for Elina, propelling the Italian fully into the match. The rest of the story? You can already imagine it: a display of strength and faith to pull off an incredible comeback (3-6, 6-4, 6-4) and a flawless finish in a one-sided final doubles match (Errani/Paolini defeated Kichenok and Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3). 3 hours and 45 minutes on court in total for Jasmine, the architect of Italy's second consecutive final: they will defend the title on Sunday against the United States or Great Britain.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BJK Cup 2025: Paolini, héroe de Italia en una remontada milagrosa hacia la final
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Marta Kostyuk, very critical of herself, takes stock of her season at the end of a tournament: "It has been frustrating".
It wasn't meant to be for Ukraine, even though they couldn't have been closer to reaching the final of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. Specifically, two games away, that was the distance they needed to overcome in the second point, but fate had other plans. Jasmine Paolini played the hero twice, and Marta Kostyuk endured one of the cruelest endings of the season. That's how the player from Kiev analyzed it minutes later.
"It's a very tough defeat, I feel like we've never been in the position we're in now. I really look forward to playing with this team again and trying next year. I want to make the most of this experience and see what we can do better to move forward. I think Italy is a great team, they are great champions, I hope that luck will be on our side at some point, we just have to be patient and keep working," said the Ukrainian.
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It couldn't be. Jessica Bouzas tried everything to overcome Marta Kostyuk, but the Ukrainian had a bit more aggressiveness and consistency at crucial moments. The first set defined the course of the match, with the Ukrainian bringing out her best in the tiebreak. 7-6 (3) 6-2 was the final score in favor of Kostyuk, advancing Ukraine in the Billie-Jean King Cup 2025 tie.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BJK Cup 2025: Bouzas sucumbe ante una combativa Kostyuk
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Karolina Muchova once again demonstrates her level as a true star, only hindered by injuries, and was at risk of it happening again in this US Open 2025. The Czech player faced moments of uncertainty as she had to be treated for back problems in her match against Marta Kostyuk, but ended up defeating the Ukrainian 6-3 6-7 (0) 6-3, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Naomi Osaka.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muchova se sobrepone a problemas de espalda para vencer a Kostyuk
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Breaking news in the WTA Cincinnati Open. Iga Swiatek has advanced directly to the round of 16 after her third-round opponent, Marta Kostyuk, had to withdraw from the tournament due to a wrist injury. This means the Polish tennis player will have an extra day of rest as she was initially scheduled to play on Monday. She will await the winner of the match between Cirstea and Yuan. This withdrawal might just be what Iga needed after a demanding final part of the year.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Cincinnati: Swiatek avanza directamente a octavos tras la retirada de Kostyuk
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Reflecting on her 2025 season, the Ukrainian provided an interesting rationale for why she has not yet been able to land in the world's top 10.
Marta Kostyuk, very critical of herself, takes stock of her season at the end of a tournament: "It has been frustrating".
The WTA Beijing 2025 is delighting us with matches of the highest level, especially on a day like today, which extended beyond midnight thanks to a last plate of supreme quality. It was served by Jessica Pegula and Marta Kostyuk, with streaks of very good tennis and a very tenacious Ukrainian: she was on the brink in the second set but dressed in her best to showcase in a magnificent tiebreak... until the consistency of the American, a relentless powerhouse who doesn't drop below notable, ultimately knocked her down in the third and deciding set (6-3, 6-7(4), 6-1). A day of surprises indeed, but it leaves us with a magnificent lineup for the quarter-finals.
WTA Beijing 2025 Quarterfinals:
- Emma Navarro (16) vs Jessica Pegula (5)
- Sonay Kartal vs Linda Noskova (26)
- Jasmine Paolini (6) vs Amanda Anisimova (3)
- Eva Lys vs Coco Gauff (2)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Pekín 2025: Pegula sobrevive a un thriller y completa unos magníficos cuartos de final
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It wasn't meant to be for Ukraine, even though they couldn't have been closer to reaching the final of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. Specifically, two games away, that was the distance they needed to overcome in the second point, but fate had other plans. Jasmine Paolini played the hero twice, and Marta Kostyuk endured one of the cruelest endings of the season. That's how the player from Kiev analyzed it minutes later.
"It's a very tough defeat, I feel like we've never been in the position we're in now. I really look forward to playing with this team again and trying next year. I want to make the most of this experience and see what we can do better to move forward. I think Italy is a great team, they are great champions, I hope that luck will be on our side at some point, we just have to be patient and keep working," said the Ukrainian.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kostyuk: “Espero que en algún momento la suerte esté de nuestro lado”
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Jasmine Paolini is the standout player of the day at the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. The Italian delivered a herculean performance to turn around the semifinal tie against Ukraine, a series that Italy seemed to have lost: Elisabetta Cocciaretto had fallen in the first match to Marta Kostyuk (6-2, 6-3) and Elina Svitolina was comfortably leading the second point against Paolini herself. Trailing 3-6 and 2-4, a simple volley into the net opened a floodgate of nerves for Elina, propelling the Italian fully into the match. The rest of the story? You can already imagine it: a display of strength and faith to pull off an incredible comeback (3-6, 6-4, 6-4) and a flawless finish in a one-sided final doubles match (Errani/Paolini defeated Kichenok and Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3). 3 hours and 45 minutes on court in total for Jasmine, the architect of Italy's second consecutive final: they will defend the title on Sunday against the United States or Great Britain.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BJK Cup 2025: Paolini, héroe de Italia en una remontada milagrosa hacia la final
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It couldn't be. Jessica Bouzas tried everything to overcome Marta Kostyuk, but the Ukrainian had a bit more aggressiveness and consistency at crucial moments. The first set defined the course of the match, with the Ukrainian bringing out her best in the tiebreak. 7-6 (3) 6-2 was the final score in favor of Kostyuk, advancing Ukraine in the Billie-Jean King Cup 2025 tie.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BJK Cup 2025: Bouzas sucumbe ante una combativa Kostyuk
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Karolina Muchova once again demonstrates her level as a true star, only hindered by injuries, and was at risk of it happening again in this US Open 2025. The Czech player faced moments of uncertainty as she had to be treated for back problems in her match against Marta Kostyuk, but ended up defeating the Ukrainian 6-3 6-7 (0) 6-3, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Naomi Osaka.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muchova se sobrepone a problemas de espalda para vencer a Kostyuk
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Breaking news in the WTA Cincinnati Open. Iga Swiatek has advanced directly to the round of 16 after her third-round opponent, Marta Kostyuk, had to withdraw from the tournament due to a wrist injury. This means the Polish tennis player will have an extra day of rest as she was initially scheduled to play on Monday. She will await the winner of the match between Cirstea and Yuan. This withdrawal might just be what Iga needed after a demanding final part of the year.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Cincinnati: Swiatek avanza directamente a octavos tras la retirada de Kostyuk
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Elena Rybakina continues in her quest to regain the sensations that led her to conquer big tournaments not too long ago. In this endeavor, every victory is welcome...even if it comes earlier than expected. Today, in the quarterfinals of WTA Montreal 2025, her opponent, Marta Kostyuk, could barely put up a fight due to a wrist injury that was noticeable since the first point, until being down 1-6 and 1-2 and deciding to withdraw. Therefore, the Kazakh player repeats her presence in the semifinals in Montreal (reached this stage in 2023) and will face the winner between Bouzas and Mboko, a match we will be closely watching.
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End of the day at WTA Montreal 2025 and Elena Rybakina and Marta Kostyuk each win tough battles. The Kazakh defeated Dayana Yastremska 5-7 6-2 7-5, and the Ukrainian beat McCartney Kessler 5-7 6-3 6-3. In Rybakina's case, the match lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes with up to eight service breaks. She clinched victory in the final game after saving 0-30 and a break point.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Montreal 2025: Rybakina y Kostyuk se llevan duras batallas
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