Ukraine's Kostyuk quits in tears mid-match at Montreal Masters quarters (video)
Photo: Marta Kostyuk ended her run in Canada early (WTA)
Ukraine's No. 2 tennis player Marta Kostyuk was forced to retire from her quarterfinal match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina at the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal, Canada.
Montreal, WTA 1000, Quarterfinal
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) vs Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) 1–6, 1–2, Kostyuk retired
How the match unfolded
Kostyuk stepped onto the court with her right arm taped, raising concerns about her physical condition from the start.
After just the third game of the first set, Marta had to call for the trainer due to a wrist issue. Despite receiving medical attention and her desire to continue playing, the injury significantly affected her performance.
As a result, Rybakina comfortably took the first set 6–1. In the second set, Kostyuk managed to play three games, but at 1–2, she decided to retire. The Ukrainian left the court in tears. The match lasted only 53 minutes.
This was the fourth career meeting between the two players. The head-to-head now stands at 3–1 in favor of Rybakina.
Kostyuk at the Montreal WTA 1000
Despite the disappointing ending, the tournament marked a milestone for Kostyuk. It was her first time reaching the quarterfinals of the Canadian WTA 1000. On her way to the last eight, she defeated Czech Marketa Vondrousova, Daria Kasatkina of Australia, and American McCartney Kessler, ending a six-match losing streak.
It is currently unknown whether Kostyuk will need time off from competition. Her continued participation in the summer tour will depend on the results of a medical examination.
This leaves Elina Svitolina as the only remaining Ukrainian at the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal. During the night of August 6, Kyiv time, she will play her quarterfinal match against Japan's Naomi Osaka.
Earlier, we reported how Svitolina defeated the Wimbledon finalist to reach the quarterfinals of the Canadian super tournament.
