Kostyuk and Svitolina in the third round of the US Open 2026
Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina advanced to the third round of the US Open 2026, held in New York. Kostyuk won her second-round match against Sloane Stephens with a score of 6:1, 7:5, while Svitolina defeated Australian Maya Joint, winning the match 6:2, 6:7(6), 6:4. Both Ukrainian tennis players will continue to compete in the tournament, which will last until September 13.
The match between Kostyuk and Stephens lasted 1 hour and 27 minutes. Kostyuk, seeded 11th, faced Sloane Stephens, a former world number four and US Open 2017 champion, for the second time in the last two weeks. In this match, Kostyuk demonstrated confident play, while Stephens, who was ranked 208th at the time of the tournament, could not withstand the pressure. In the third round, Kostyuk will play against the winner of the match between Kimberly Birrell and Ekaterina Alexandrova. Birrell is ranked 71st in the world, while Alexandrova is seeded 19th in the tournament.
Svitolina and her successes
Svitolina, seeded 9th, played a match against Joint that lasted 2 hours and 8 minutes. During it, Svitolina recorded four aces, committed two double faults, and made eight breaks. Joint, ranked 72nd in the world, responded with three aces, six double faults, and five breaks. In the second set, the winner was decided by a tiebreak, which ended in favor of Joint with a score of 7:6(6). Svitolina achieved her 26th victory in the main draw of the US Open and reached the third round of the tournament for the ninth time in her career. In the third round, she will face Anna Kalinska, who is ranked 23rd in the world and competes as a neutral athlete.
The US Open 2026 is held on hard court, and the prize pool for the tournament amounts to 54 million USD. Marta Kostyuk's best result in this tournament remains reaching the Round of 16 last year, while Elina Svitolina has achieved reaching the semifinals in 2019. Both tennis players demonstrated a high level of play and readiness to fight for further success in this prestigious tournament.
Kostyuk and Svitolina's advancement to the third round of the US Open 2026 highlights the growing potential of Ukrainian tennis on the international stage. Both athletes have the opportunity to continue to fight for high positions in the tournament, which could positively impact their rankings and popularity in the tennis world. Given their previous achievements, fans have reason to hope for successful performances in the upcoming matches.
As both players continue their impressive runs at the tournament, it’s worth noting that Svitolina also secured her spot in the third round with a hard-fought victory, showcasing her resilience and skill. This sets the stage for an exciting showdown in the upcoming matches as they aim for further success in the US Open 2026.