Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot saves match point, rallies from set and break down to upset 20th seed Marta Kostyuk in 3.5-hour Australian Open thriller decided by three tie-breaks.
First Grand Slam of the Season Kicks Off with a Bang: 2026 Australian Open Women's Draw Sets Up Thrilling Early-Round Clashes, French Contenders Face Daunting Opponents
Mirra Andreeva's Brisbane quarterfinal ends in defeat to Marta Kostyuk, marred by a bizarre double train horn interruption that sparked laughter on center court.
Trailing by a set, Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk found the resources to turn the tide in Brisbane. Two character-filled victories that ideally launch their 2026 season.
At 23 years old, Marta Kostyuk approaches 2026 with new determination. The Ukrainian, already established in the world top 30, now wants to make a decisive leap: to enter the top 10.