Marta Kostyuk Withdraws from Rome Event
A right hip injury has forced Marta Kostyuk to pull out of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome, as confirmed by sources including the BTU website. This comes just a week after Kostyuk clinched the championship title at the WTA 1000 Madrid event, highlighting her strong season performance. The Ukrainian had been seeded 23rd in Rome and was scheduled to play her opening match on May 8, but she will now be unable to compete.
Ukraine’s Presence in the Draw
Four Ukrainian tennis players remain in the main draw of the Rome tournament: Elina Svitolina, Dayana Yastremska, Yuliia Starodubtseva, and Oleksandra Oliynykova. As a seeded player, Svitolina will begin her campaign in the second round, while the others will start in the first round. The first-round matches are set for May 5–6, with second-round matches scheduled for May 7–8.
Daria Snihur and Anhelina Kalinina could still join the main draw if they win their decisive qualifying matches. Here is the schedule for the first-round matches:
- Oleksandra Oliynykova faces Petra Marčinko (Croatia)
- Dayana Yastremska takes on Anastasia Zakharova
- Yuliia Starodubtseva plays against a qualifier
In the second round, Elina Svitolina will meet the winner of a match between two qualifiers, while other Ukrainian players’ future opponents will be determined by their respective results.
Kostyuk’s absence from the Rome tournament is a significant blow for Ukrainian tennis, especially given her recent achievements.
Her victory in Madrid showcased the high level of performance she has been delivering. At the same time, the participation of other Ukrainian players, notably Elina Svitolina, could boost Ukraine’s chances of success at this prestigious event. Their matches are expected to draw attention from tennis fans and may influence the international standing of Ukrainian athletes.
Despite Marta Kostyuk's withdrawal from the Rome tournament due to injury, her recent triumph in Madrid underscores her impressive form this season. For those interested in following her journey and the remarkable performance that led her to the WTA 1000 final, you can read more about her winning streak here.