Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, ranked 23rd in the world, claimed her maiden WTA 1000 title with a composed 6–3 7–5 victory over Mirra Andreeva in the Mutua Madrid Open final, becoming only the second player outside the Top 20 to win the tournament.
Playing her first WTA 1000 final, Kostyuk took control early, breaking serve to lead 4–2 in the opening set and eventually closing it despite a brief stumble on her first set point. The second set proved more competitive, with both players trading breaks and momentum shifting multiple times. After saving two set points at a critical moment, Kostyuk regained control when Andreeva double-faulted late in the set, giving her the opportunity to serve for the match. She needed three championship points to seal the win, with Andreeva ultimately sending the final shot long.
Marta Kostyuk celebrates winning her 1st WTA 1000 title in Madrid by doing a BACKFLIP on court
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Celebrating her victory, Kostyuk entertained the crowd by doing a backflip on court, while a disappointed Andreeva struggled to hold back tears during the trophy ceremony.
Reflecting on the moment, Kostyuk pointed to the persistence behind her success, stressing that consistency and daily commitment made the difference, describing it as “showing up every day no matter how hard it is, no matter how much you love or hate what you do.”
The win continues a remarkable run of form for Kostyuk. She is now on an 11-match winning streak, her longest on tour, and remains unbeaten on clay this season. This title is her third overall on the WTA Tour and her second in recent weeks, following her triumph in Rouen.
Earlier in the year, she also reached the final in Brisbane, where she finished runner-up. Notably, she has now beaten Andreeva twice in 2026, having previously defeated her in Brisbane quarterfinals.
With this result, Kostyuk is projected to climb to world No. 15, which would mark a new career-high ranking, surpassing her previous best of No. 16 achieved in mid-2024.
