Marta Kostyuk defeats Iga Swiatek at French Open fourth round

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Marta Kostyuk defeats Iga Swiatek at French Open fourth round
Summary

Marta Kostyuk eliminated four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round on Sunday. Kostyuk secured the victory in straight sets, winning 7-5, 6-1, marking her first progression to the quarterfinals at this major tournament. This match continues Kostyuk's impressive form during the event, having shown consistent performance throughout. Swiatek's exit leaves the French Open without any defending singles champions in either the men's or women's draw.

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By the Numbers
  • Kostyuk wins 7-5, 6-1 against Swiatek.
  • This is Kostyuk's first quarterfinal appearance at the French Open.
  • All past French Open singles champions have been eliminated.
  • Swiatek was ranked World No. 3 before her loss.
Latest Updates
  • 10:34 PMAssociated PressMarta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open - AP News
  • 5:54 PMCNNMarta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open - CNN
  • 4:10 PMYahoo SportsMarta Kostyuk stuns Iga Swiatek with French Open victory
  • 1:41 PMYahoo SportsKostyuk beats four-time French Open winner Swiatek
  • 1:41 PMBBC SportKostyuk beats four-time French Open winner Swiatek
  • 12:58 PMESPNSwiatek falls as all French singles champs out
  • 11:46 AMBBC NewsFrench Open 2026 results: Iga Swiatek, four-time champion, loses to Marta Kostyuk in fourth round - BBC
What they're saying
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New French Open champions will be crowned in both the women’s and men’s singles after Marta Kostyuk continued a tournament of shocks by knocking out Iga Swiatek. Defending champion Coco Gauff’s defeat on Saturday left four-time winner Swiatek as the only remaining player in either draw to have lifted the trophy at Roland Garros.

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There will be a first-time women’s champion at the French Open this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders. Marta Kostyuk, undefeated on clay this season, reached the quarterfinals by defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek. Kostyuk will f…

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There will be a first-time women’s champion at the French Open this year, and two Ukrainian players are among the strongest contenders.

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