Lunin Congratulates Kostyuk on Historic Madrid Victory: Ukrainian Tennis Star Sets New Records

A Message from Andriy Lunin

According to Главком: Ukrainian Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has extended his congratulations to Marta Kostyuk after her triumph at the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid. Kostyuk claimed the clay-court title by defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva in straight sets in the final. This victory marks the pinnacle of her professional career, securing her biggest title yet and propelling her to a career-high world ranking of 15th place, surpassing her previous best.

Throughout the Madrid tournament, Lunin and his wife were regular spectators, actively cheering for Kostyuk from the stands. The win allowed Kostyuk to improve upon her prior top ranking of 16th. She also set a new personal best for most clay-court wins in a single season, achieving 12 victories in the 2026 season-surpassing her earlier record of 10 clay wins set in 2021.

Preparing for Roland Garros

Kostyuk previously celebrated WTA 250 titles, winning in Austin in March 2023 and in Rouen in April 2026. She is now gearing up for the main draw of Roland Garros, where she will be joined by a contingent of Ukrainian tennis players, including:

• Elina Svitolina
• Dayana Yastremska
• Yuliia Starodubtseva
• Oleksandra Oliynykova
• Anhelina Kalinina
• Daria Snihur

The French Open is scheduled to take place from May 24 to June 7, 2026, with qualifying matches preceding the main event.

Marta, you're the best! Congratulations, champion. - Andriy Lunin

Kostyuk's victory at the WTA 1000 Madrid tournament represents a significant milestone for Ukrainian tennis, highlighting the rising competitiveness of Ukrainian female athletes on the global stage. As she prepares for Roland Garros, this win could boost her confidence and performance in upcoming competitions. Kostyuk continues to showcase her potential, and the support from fellow national team members may serve as extra motivation to reach new career heights.

As Kostyuk celebrates this remarkable achievement, her journey in the tournament has drawn significant attention. For a deeper look into her path to this career-defining title and the implications it holds for her future in tennis, check out the details in our article on her historic Madrid triumph.