Ukrainian tennis players Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina have made headlines by reaching the Round of 16 at the 2026 Roland Garros in France. This prestigious tournament continues to showcase talent from around the world.
Match Highlights
Yulia Starodubtseva was the first of the Ukrainian players to compete, facing China’s Wang Xiyu. The match lasted almost two hours, concluding with a score of 6:3, 7:5 in favor of Wang. Unfortunately, Starodubtseva was eliminated from the tournament following this defeat.
Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk played against Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic, securing a solid victory with a score of 6:4, 6:3. Her success means that Kostyuk advanced to the Round of 16, where she will take on Poland’s Iga Świątek. This highly anticipated match is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at 12:00 Kyiv time.
- Marta Kostyuk: Defeated Viktorija Golubic (6:4, 6:3)
- Upcoming Match: Against Iga Świątek
- Date and Time: May 31, 12:00 Kyiv time
Elina Svitolina also performed exceptionally, overcoming Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch with a score of 6:2, 6:3. Like Kostyuk, Svitolina advances to the Round of 16. She will compete against the winner of the match between Peyton Stearns and Belinda Bencic, with Bencic currently leading that encounter.
Other Ukrainian Players
In addition to Kostyuk and Svitolina, Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova won her second-round match at Roland Garros. She defeated Australia’s Kimberly Birrell, progressing to the third round. Oliynykova will face the so-called ‘neutral’ Russian player, Diana Shnaider, in her next match, scheduled for Saturday, May 30.
- Oleksandra Oliynykova: Defeated Kimberly Birrell
- Upcoming Match: Against Diana Shnaider
- Date: May 30
The performances of Ukrainian players at the 2026 Roland Garros are commendable, reflecting their hard work and dedication in the sport. Fans eagerly await their upcoming matches with high hopes for continued success.
