Ukrainian Tennis Players at Roland Garros 2026
Seven Ukrainian female tennis players have qualified for the singles main draw of the 2026 Roland Garros tournament. Six of them already know their first-round opponents, while Oleksandra Oliinykova's challenger will be determined following the qualification rounds.
The Ukrainian contingent in the main draw includes Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremska, Yuliia Starodubtseva, Oleksandra Oliinykova, Dariia Snihur, and Anhelina Kalinina, who entered using a protected ranking. Six of the seven Ukrainians have been assigned opponents for the opening round.
Draw Results
The first-round matchups for the Ukrainian players at Roland Garros are as follows:
- Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 7) vs. Anna Bondar (Hungary)
- Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine, 15) vs. Oksana Selekhmetieva
- Dayana Yastremska (Ukraine) vs. Jasmine Paolini (Italy, 13)
- Yuliia Starodubtseva (Ukraine) vs. Anna Blinkova
- Oleksandra Oliinykova (Ukraine) vs. a qualifier winner
- Anhelina Kalinina (Ukraine, SR) vs. Diane Parry (France)
- Dariia Snihur (Ukraine) vs. Clara Tauson (Denmark, 21)
These first-round matches are scheduled for May 24–26. Notably, Svitolina has lost both of her previous encounters against Bondar at the US Open and in Madrid, adding extra intrigue to their upcoming clash. If both players advance through their early rounds, Svitolina and Kostyuk could potentially meet in the quarterfinals.
Additionally, Kateryna Zavatska defeated Daria Semenistaya in the second qualifying round and now faces Lucia Bronzetti for a spot in the main draw. Zavatska's match is set for May 21. She has previously competed in the Roland Garros main draw in 2020 and 2021.
With these matchups set, the Ukrainian players are gearing up for crucial contests at one of tennis's most prestigious events, aiming for success in the French capital. A strong performance at Roland Garros could mark a significant milestone in each of their careers, given the tournament's immense importance on the global tennis stage.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming matches at Roland Garros, fans can also look forward to the performance of Ukrainian players at other prestigious tournaments. For instance, seven talented Ukrainian women are set to showcase their skills at Wimbledon 2026, presenting another opportunity for these athletes to shine on the international stage. Stay tuned for updates on their progress as they compete in these high-stakes events.