Kostiuk sensationally dropped out of the Australian Open, losing to Jaquema

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk (WTA 20) sensationally dropped out of the Australian Open-2026 draw, losing in the first round to the French representative Elsie Jaquemo (WTA 58).

During the match, Kostyuk served 8 times, made 5 double faults and 3 breaks out of 20 possible. Her opponent had 4 aces, 11 service errors and 3 breaks out of 12 attempts.

Last year, Marta reached the third round of AO. She demonstrated the best result in 2024, when she became a quarter-finalist of the tournament. In the next round of the competition, Jaquemo will play against Yulia Putintseva (WTA 105).

Australian Open. Grand Slam. First round, January 18

Elsa Jacquemot (France) – Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – 6:7(4), 7:6(4), 7:6(7)

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