Marta Kostyuk produced one of the most dominant performances of her career, defeating world No. 6 Jessica Pegula 6-0, 6-3 in just 55 minutes to reach the Brisbane International final. The Ukrainian player has now reached her fourth career WTA final and is riding a wave of confidence after a remarkable run this week.
A streak of top 10 victories
Kostyuk had managed only one top-10 win throughout the entire 2025 season, but in Brisbane she has turned the tables dramatically. Over the past three days, she has collected three consecutive wins against top-10 opponents, underlining her rapid rise in form and resilience on the big stage.
Reaction to her breakthrough run
Speaking after her victory, Kostyuk reflected on her mindset and the momentum she has built. “I feel like I’m playing with freedom right now. I’m not thinking too much about the ranking or the opponent, just focusing on my game,” said Kostyuk. “This week has been special, and I want to keep going.”
Looking ahead
With her place in the Brisbane final secured, Kostyuk has the chance to add the biggest title of her career to date. Her run has already made headlines, and her ability to dismantle top-ranked players in succession has positioned her as one of the standout stories of the new season.
WTA Brisbane - Marta Kostyuk's projected path
Kostyuk in Brisbane, ranking, and results in 2026
LLWWWWW Now the world no.26, the Ukrainian has a 4-0 win-loss record in 2026. The Ukrainian is participating in Brisbane where she managed to beat the world no.74 Yulia Putintseva 6-7(5) 6-1 6-0, the world no.3 Amanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3, the world no.9 Mirra Andreeva 7-6(7) 6-3 and the world no.6 Jessica Pegula 6-0 6-3.
Marta Kostyuk will square off with the world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The head to head is 4-0 for Sabalenka.
