Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has reached the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Rouen, France, after defeating Germany’s Tatjana Maria in the semifinals. Kostyuk won the match in straight sets, continuing her strong performance in the tournament.
The semifinal encounter saw Kostyuk face Maria for the third time, having previously won both of their earlier meetings. In this match, Kostyuk secured a decisive victory, winning 6-3, 6-0.
This marks Kostyuk’s second final appearance in a WTA tournament in 2026, following her earlier loss to Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane. Throughout her career, she has claimed one WTA title, which she won in Austin in 2023.
Match Summary:
- The first set began with both players exchanging games. At 2-2, Kostyuk gained momentum, winning four consecutive games to take the set 6-3.
- In the second set, Kostyuk dominated, finishing with a commanding 6-0 victory.
- The match lasted exactly one hour, during which both players recorded two aces and two double faults. Kostyuk won 74% of her service points and 55% of her return points, while Maria managed only 45% and 26%, respectively.
WTA 250 Rouen Semifinal:
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine, 1) — Tatjana Maria (Germany) 2:0 (6:3, 6:0)
Kostyuk will face the winner of the match between fellow Ukrainian Veronika Kudermetova and Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the final, scheduled for Sunday, April 19.
Marta Kostyuk has advanced to the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Rouen after defeating Tatjana Maria. This victory marks her second final appearance in 2026, showcasing her continued progress in professional tennis.