Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva (WTA 105) can become an opponent of Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk (WTA 20) in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.
In the first round of the Australian major, Putintseva lost in three sets with a comeback Beatrice Hadda Mayu (Brazil, WTA 59) in 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Kostyuk will advance to Putintseva if she wins against Elsa Jacquemot (France, WTA 58) in the 1/64 final match.
Australian Open 2026. 1/64 of the final
Yulia Putintseva (Kazakhstan) – Beatriz Haddad Maia (Brazil) – 3:6, 7:5, 6:2
Photo gallery of the match
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Source: sport.ua