Two Ukrainians Remain in Madrid as Snigur Exits WTA 1000 Tournament

Daria Snigur's Run Ends in Madrid

According to Главком: Ukrainian tennis player Daria Snigur saw her journey at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid come to an end after a second-round defeat to Poland's Iga Swiatek. The match, which lasted just under an hour, finished with a score of 6:1, 6:2. This was the first head-to-head meeting between Snigur and Swiatek on the professional circuit.

In the second set, Snigur jumped out to a 2:0 lead with a break, but she couldn't hold onto the advantage, dropping six consecutive games. This tournament marked Snigur's debut at the WTA 1000 level and her first appearance on clay in a Tour event. Before reaching the main draw, she successfully navigated the qualifiers, defeating Nauhany Vitoria Leme Da Silva and Hanna Vandewinkel. In the first round of the main draw, she triumphed over Daria Kasatkina.

What's Next for Ukrainians in Madrid

Following Snigur's match, two Ukrainian players remain in the tournament: Angelina Kalinina and Marta Kostyuk. Earlier that same day, Yuliya Starodubtseva and Elina Svitolina also lost their matches in Madrid. For context, the WTA 1000 Madrid Open is one of the premier clay-court events leading up to the French Open.

The following Ukrainian players are set to compete in the main draw of Roland Garros, scheduled from May 24 to June 7, 2026:

• Elina Svitolina
• Marta Kostyuk
• Dayana Yastremska
• Yuliya Starodubtseva
• Oleksandra Oliynykova
• Angelina Kalinina
• Daria Snigur

Upcoming matches in Madrid for the remaining Ukrainian players are as follows: Angelina Kalinina will face Marie Bouzková of the Czech Republic, while Marta Kostyuk takes on Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan.

Daria Snigur's participation in the Madrid WTA 1000 was a significant milestone in her career, marking her first appearance at such a high level. Her victory over Daria Kasatkina in the opening round highlighted her potential, despite the loss in the second round. The continued presence of other Ukrainian players in the tournament underscores the growing strength of Ukrainian tennis on the international stage.

As the competition progresses, it's worth noting that three Ukrainian players previously made significant strides by reaching the qualifying finals at the same prestigious event. This highlights the growing presence of Ukrainian talent in women's tennis. For more insights on their journey and the challenges they faced, you can read about it here.