Ukraine's Kostyuk dominates to reach round of 16 at Beijing super tournament
Photo: Marta Kostyuk (Getty Images)
Ukraine's No. 2 tennis player, Marta Kostyuk, won her third-round match at the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing against "neutral" Belarusian player Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
WTA 1000, Beijing, 3rd round
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) def. Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6:4, 6:2
Match details
The Belarusian had sensationally knocked out former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka in the previous round, but she could not beat the Ukrainian.
The first set was tough for Kostyuk. She almost lost her opening service game. However, at 3-3, the Ukrainian broke serve and went on to take the set 6-4.
In the second set, Kostyuk fully controlled the match, winning five games in a row and closing out the set 6-2.
What's next
Kostyuk is now the only Ukrainian remaining in the singles draw at the China Open.
Ukraine's No. 1 Elina Svitolina withdrew from the tournament, announcing an early end to her season. Yuliia Starodubtseva and Dayana Yastremska were eliminated in their opening matches.
This marks the sixth time in 2025 that Marta has reached the round of 16 at a WTA 1000 event. She previously advanced through this stage in Montreal, Madrid, and Doha.
In her next match, Kostyuk will face either American Jessica Pegula or Brit Emma Raducanu.
About the China Open
The tournament runs from September 24 to October 5.
The total prize fund for the China Open is $8,963,700, the fourth-largest among WTA 1000 events behind only Madrid, Miami, and Indian Wells.
The tournament winner will receive over $1 million and 1,000 ranking points.
