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 coincidence. At 24 years old, 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 brilliant performances with 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
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"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
After the match, she also left one of the most charming images of the day by referring to the famous backflip she usually performs in some celebrations, a skill inherited from her childhood as a gymnast. However, she made it clear that fans will have to keep waiting to see it again.
"A few weeks ago we talked about the backflip. There are people who ask me for it every time I win a match," she said with laughter. "I tell them: 'I reserve it for the moment I win my first Grand Slam.' So I hope I can do it someday." Her response reflects the enormous ambition with which she is approaching this stage of her career. Marta Kostyuk no longer settles for signing occasional great results; she wants to fight for the most important titles and is starting to speak about them with complete ease.
The moment Marta Kostyuk reached her first Wimbledon Quarterfinal.
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The twirl.
The dress.
What a moment. 🥹
The queen of celebrations. 🧑🩰 pic.twitter.com/q7ttDTO216
Her progression over the past few months gives reason for optimism. Having linked a semifinal at Roland Garros with a quarterfinal at Wimbledon demonstrates a significant competitive evolution and confirms that her tennis can now adapt to very different scenarios. Three victories remain for that symbolic backflip to see the light. If she maintains the level shown so far, no one rules out that London could bring her a little closer to that dream.
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