The highly anticipated quarterfinal match between Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk is underway at the 2026 French Open. This showdown features the two top-ranked Ukrainian players and is taking place on the central court, with the match commencing no earlier than 1:20 PM Kyiv time.
As the second set progresses, Svitolina leads with a score of 4:2. Kostyuk made her first double fault at 30:15, followed by Svitolina’s unforced error from the forehand side. In a critical moment, Kostyuk forced an error from Svitolina, who was stretched to the corner and failed to keep the ball in play.
In the previous game, Svitolina was ahead 4:1 after a strong rally that showcased her agility around the court, culminating in a net drop shot that secured her a game lead. Kostyuk, however, managed to win her first game of the second set, bringing the score to 3:1.
Earlier in the set, Svitolina demonstrated her dominance by reaching game points with a commanding lead of 40:0. Although Kostyuk managed to save one point, Svitolina quickly regained control, forcing another error from Kostyuk to extend her lead.
The match began with Svitolina breaking Kostyuk’s serve early, establishing a 2:0 advantage. Svitolina’s aggressive play at the net and powerful shots have been key to her performance thus far.
Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk are competing in a tense quarterfinal match at Roland Garros 2026. Svitolina currently leads in the second set, showcasing her skill and determination on the court.