Marta Kostyuk rallies from a set down to defeat Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 on Champion’s Court to reach the 2026 Cincinnati Open quarterfinals.
Introduction:
Tenth seed Marta Kostyuk mounted a sensational comeback to defeat fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 in the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open. Competing on Champion’s Court, the 24-year-old Ukrainian rebounded from an early set deficit with ferocious hitting to book her spot in the WTA 1000 quarterfinals. See also:Â Marta Kostyuk Edges Sloane Stephens 7-5, 7-5
Andreeva Grabs Early Momentum
Andreeva started the contest in commanding fashion, attacking Kostyuk’s delivery in the opening game to earn an immediate break. The 19-year-old served with razor-sharp accuracy throughout the first set, winning an impressive 88% of points behind her first serve and never facing a break point.
Marta Kostyuk struggled to find her rhythm from the baseline and conceded unforced errors. Maintaining her early advantage with steady groundstrokes, Andreeva closed out the opening set 6-4 in 38 minutes.
Marta Kostyuk Roars Back with Second-Set Bagel
The momentum shifted dramatically in the second set as Kostyuk raised her aggression levels. Stepping inside the baseline and unleashing heavy forehand winners, the Ukrainian completely overwhelmed her opponent.
Kostyuk converted all three break opportunities while remaining untouchable on her own serve. Firing aces and dominating baseline exchanges, Kostyuk stormed through six consecutive games in just over twenty minutes to dish out a 6-0 bagel and level the contest.
Clinical Decider Clinches Quarterfinal Spot
Kostyuk maintained her blistering form in the deciding set. Dictating rallies with depth and relentless pace, she broke Andreeva’s serve twice more while fending off the lone break point she faced.
Serving with composure at 5-2, Kostyuk closed out the match in style to complete a brilliant 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 victory in one hour and 33 minutes. The win marks her eighth Top 10 triumph of the season and sends her into the Cincinnati quarterfinals for the first time in her career.