Key Takeaways
- Marta Kostyuk earned her first win against Ekaterina Alexandrova with a 6-3, 6-2 third-round victory at the US Open.
- The Ukrainian credited personal growth and crowd support for reversing their head-to-head record, stating, “I feel like I’ve changed so much as a person, as a player.”
- Kostyuk teased an “incredible collaboration” for her 2027 US Open outfit and revealed she avoids Manhattan during the tournament, staying in Brooklyn with her dogs instead.
Overcoming past battles on the New York stage
Marta Kostyuk flipped the script in style during the third round of the US Open, securing an impressive 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Ukrainian entered the contest trailing 0-2 in their head-to-head record, having not crossed paths with Alexandrova in four years. On-court, she was quick to acknowledge how the crowd carried her across the finish line.
“Well, first of all, because of all of you. Thank you so much for your support,” Kostyuk said to the cheering fans. Describing the energy in the stadium, she noted that “it was amazing atmosphere.”
Reflecting on the gap since their previous meeting, the Ukrainian admitted that her mindset and tennis had evolved dramatically. “I mean, I played her last time 4 years ago, so it’s been a while,” she explained. “I feel like I’ve changed so much as a person, as a player. So, obviously it wasn’t easy going into this match knowing I’m 0-2, but was ready for the battle.”
Fashion statements and future collaborations
Beyond her commanding tennis, Kostyuk has turned heads in New York with her distinct style, having previously made waves with a Wilson dress inspired by her wedding gown. When quizzed about future projects, she teased that another major design is already in the works for next season.
“Well, I cannot tell much, but I’ve seen collection for the next year,” Kostyuk revealed. “One thing I can say is going to be an incredible collaboration for next year US Open dress. Cannot say with who, cannot say anything else, but I’ve tried it on and it’s incredible.”
Though the release remains a year away, she could not hide her enthusiasm. “I’m very excited for it even though it’s in 1 year. But yeah, there’s going to be a lot of fun things happening and stay tuned. I mean, I cannot say much,” she added with a smile.
Finding calm across the East River
Away from the courts, Kostyuk has established a peaceful routine with her dogs by opting to stay away from the hustle of midtown Manhattan. Instead, she has set up base across the river in Brooklyn.
“So, first of all, I stay in Brooklyn. I don’t stay in Manhattan, thank the Lord,” she said candidly. “Sorry, everyone. I cannot stay in Manhattan. And we have this amazing park next to us in Williamsburg, and they love to walk there.”
Her four-legged companions, serving as beloved good luck charms throughout the tournament, prefer shorter outings. “I mean, honestly, there is perks of having small dogs cuz they don’t walk much, let’s be honest,” Kostyuk laughed. “They walk 15 minutes and they are tired, so this is an easy park, I would say. But generally, yeah, I mean, not many places to walk the dogs here, but you know, we make the most out of it.”
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WTA U.S. Open - Marta Kostyuk's projected path
Kostyuk at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2026
Ranked no.11 (career-high), Marta has managed to achieve a compiled 37-8 win-loss record in 2026. The Ukrainian is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where she defeated the world no.169 Storm Hunter 6-4 6-1, the world no.209 Sloane Stephens 6-1 7-5 and the world no.19 Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3 6-2.
Marta Kostyuk will compete against the world no.129 Katarzyna Kawa in the . Their record is 1-0 for Kostyuk.
The Ukrainian conquered 2 titles in 2026 in Rouen and Madrid.
