“Marta lost to Katie Volynets in the 2nd round of the WTA 1000 competition in China”, — write: sport.ua
In the 1/32 final, the Ukrainian lost to Americans of Ukrainian origin Katie Volynets (WTA 60) in two sets in 1 hour and 49 minutes.
WTA 1000 Beijing. Hard. 1/32 of the final
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) [14] – Katie Volynets (USA) – 5:7, 3:6
This was the first meeting of the rivals.
After the 3rd game in the second game, Kostiuk took a medical timeout. Martha was worried about her back.
In the 1/16 finals of the 1000 in China, Volynets will play against the winner of the confrontation with Naomi Osaka – Yulia Putintseva.
Kostyuk will continue his performances in Beijing in doubles. On September 28, she and Lyudmila Kichenok will take the court against the tandem of Kateryna Sinyakova / Taylor Townsend.
Yulia Starodubtseva and Dayana Yastremska will continue to represent Ukraine in singles. A few hours earlier, Yulia defeated Kateryna Sinyakova in the 2nd round, and Dayana will compete against Nadia Podoroska in the round of 32 on Saturday.
