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Marta Kostyuk on ambitions for 2026: top-10, 'Grand Slam' and tennis development in Ukraine

Марта Костюк про майбутнє українського тенісу та свої цілі на найближчі роки. Photo: Главком

Marta Kostyuk's ambitions for 2026

Marta Kostyuk shared her ambitions for 2026, stating her desire to enter the top-10 of the world rankings and win a 'Grand Slam' tournament. She also expressed her readiness to compete for the Ukrainian national team in the Billie Jean King Cup. Kostyuk will continue her partnership with the brand Wilson, confirming her intention to reach new heights in her sports career.

Tennis development in Ukraine

In addition to her personal ambitions, the tennis player is actively working on the development of tennis in Ukraine. Her charity foundation, which was relaunched in 2024, implements the 'School Matchpoint' project in Lviv region. Thanks to this initiative, approximately 13 thousand children have had the opportunity to try their hand at tennis. Kostyuk mentioned that it is important for her to open new life perspectives for children through sports.

At the beginning of 2026, Marta Kostyuk will compete in the singles category of the Australian Open, where she will play alongside three other Ukrainians. In the doubles category, she plans to play with Yelena-Habriela Ruse. Kostyuk emphasized that the most important thing for her is health, as achieving success in tennis is extremely challenging without it. She also noted that there are still many plans ahead, and her main goal is to make tennis more accessible and beneficial for as many Ukrainians as possible.

Marta Kostyuk's plans for 2026 demonstrate her determination to achieve high goals in professional sports, as well as her active participation in social initiatives that contribute to the development of tennis in Ukraine. Engaging youth in sports through her charity foundation highlights the importance of sports as a tool for improving children's lives and their prospects for the future. These efforts can positively impact the popularization of tennis in the country and the formation of new generations of athletes.