Ukrainian tennis player reaches quarterfinals of Olympic tennis tournament
Photo: Marta Kostiuk defeated her opponent in three sets (Getty Images)
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk defeated Maria Sakkari from Greece in the third round of the Olympic tennis competition.
Olympics 2024, Tennis, 3rd Round, Women
Sakkari – Kostyuk – 1:2 (6:4, 6:7, 4:6)
The Ukrainian tennis player started the game more confidently. With two breaks, she unexpectedly created an early lead (3:0). However, Kostyuk couldn't maintain her momentum. Moreover, Sakkari won five consecutive games. The Greek player then closed out the set on her opponent's serve.
The second set followed a similar scenario. The Ukrainian started well, but Sakkari did not allow her to pull ahead. Both players broke each other's serves three times. Eventually, the set went to a tiebreak, where the Ukrainian player prevailed (7:5).
The decisive set was marked by ups and downs. Kostyuk would pull ahead, only to allow Sakkari to catch up. At 5:3 in her favor, the Ukrainian unexpectedly lost on her serve. However, she pulled herself up and won the set and the match with a break.
In the next round, Kostyuk will face Croatian Donna Vekić, who sensationally defeated American tennis player Cori Gauff. The first-ranked Ukrainian remains the last representative of her country in the singles competition.
By the way, earlier Svitolina lost to Czech player Krejčíková in the third round of the Olympics.
